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Parallel Modes

In order to understand what makes each mode different from one another, here is a list of the all of the modes with the root as C.  A parallel mode just refers to a different mode with the same root.  The numbers under the note names represent how these notes compare to a C major scale.  So if you see "b3" this means that the note is a half step lower than the 3rd degree in a C major scale.

Memorize the formula for each mode. This will be very important. Learn the a Dorian modes is 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7.

 

Parallel Modes with a root of C

C  D  E  F  G  A  B  C - C Ionian Mode
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  1
 
C  D  Eb F  G  A  Bb C - C Dorian Mode
1  2  b3 4  5  6  b7 1
 
C  Db Eb F  G  Ab Bb C - C Phrygian Mode
1  b2 b3 4  5  b6 b7 1
 
C  D  E  F# G  A  B  C - C Lydian Mode
1  2  3  #4 5  6  7  1
 
C  D  E  F  G  A  Bb C - C Mixolydian Mode
1  2  3  4  5  6  b7 1
 
C  D  Eb F  G  Ab Bb C - C Aeolian Mode
1  2  b3 4  5  b6 b7 1
 
C  Db Eb F  Gb Ab Bb C - C Locrian Mode

1  b2 b3 4  b5 b6 b7 1

 




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