Major Scale and Modes
Welcome to my page on the Major Scale! The Ionian Scale makes up a large part of Western Harmony as we know it. In fact, the Major Scale is THE most used Scale in the Western World. Since most of what you'll play is built off of this Scale, it is important to have a decent grasp on how to play and understand this Scale. Along with the good-old Ionian Scale, I've also included all of the modes so that you have a few new tools to work with. Have Fun!
Ionian (Major):

This Scale Contains:Root Major 2nd Major 3rd Perfect 4th Perfect 5th Major 6th Major 7th

Dorian:

This Scale Contains:Root Major 2nd Minor 3rd Perfect 4th Perfect 5th Major 6th Minor 7th

Phrygian:

This Scale Contains:Root Minor 2nd Minor 3rd Perfect 4th Perfect 5th Minor 6th Minor 7th

Lydian:

This Scale Contains:Root Major 2nd Major 3rd Augmented 4th Perfect 5th Major 6th Major 7th

Mixolydian:

This Scale Contains:Root Major 2nd Major 3rd Perfect 4th Perfect 5th Major 6th Minor 7th

Aeolian (Natural Minor):

This Scale Contains:Root Major 2nd Minor 3rd Perfect 4th Perfect 5th Minor 6th Minor 7th

Locrian:

This Scale Contains:Root Minor 2nd Minor 3rd Perfect 4th Diminished 5th Minor 6th Minor 7th

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