Hardbopjazz Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I forgot most of my music theory. If you are in the key of G and start on C, what mode is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I want to say it is Lydian mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Yep. Lydian is basically a major scale with a raised fourth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 The modes of the major scale, with the associated Roman Numeral functionary designations = (all examples use the C major scale).Ionian (I) - starts on first degree: C-D-E-F-G-A-B-CDorain (ii) - starts on second degree: D-E-F-G-A-B-C-DPhrygian (iii) - starts on third degree: E-F-G-A-B-C-D-ELydian (IV) - starts on fourth degree: F-G-A-B-C-D-E-FMixoylydian (V) - starts on fifth degree: G-A-B-C-D-E-F-GAeolian (vi) - starts on sixth degree: A-B-C-D-E-F-G-ALochrian (viiø7)- starts on seventh degree: B-C-D-E-F-G-AThat's just for traditional major scales, mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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