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Church Modes

Historical discrepancies aside, here is a review of what are known as the "church modes". Definitions courtesy of Benward & Saker Music in Theory and Practice (Seventh edition, Vol. 1). This only works if one tests with definitions before terms.

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Dorian (I)
Natural minor scale with raised sixth degree.
Phrygian (III)
Natural minor scale with lowered second degree.
Lydian (V)
Major scale with raised fourth degree.
Mixolydian (VII)
Major scale with lowered seventh degree.
Authentic Modes
I, III, V, VII, IX, XI OR Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Ionian
Plagal Modes
II, IV, VI, VIII, X, XII OR Hypodorian, Hypophrygian, Hypolydian, Hypomixolydian, Hypoaeolian, Hypoionian
Dorian (I)
Final is always the second degree of a major scale.
Phrygian (III)
Final is always the third degree of a major scale.
Lydian (V)
Final is always the fourth degree of a major scale.
Mixolydian (VII)
Final is always the fifth degree of a major scale.
Aeolian (IX)
Final is always the sixth degree of a major scale.
Ionian (XI)
Final is always the first degree of a major scale.
Aeolian (IX)
Same as natural minor scale.
Ionian (XI)
Same as major scale.
Dorian (I)
Half steps between: 2-3, 6-7
Phrygian (III)
Half steps between: 1-2, 5-6
Lydian (V)
Half steps between: 4-5, 7-8
Mixolydian (VII)
Half steps between: 3-4, 6-7
Aeolian (IX)
Half steps between: 2-3, 5-6
Ionian (XI)
Half steps between: 3-4, 7-8

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