A scale is derived from each of the diatonic chords described in the previous chapter.
Such a scale is called “Diatonic Scale”.
The description is given with Key=C involving no accidentals “”# or “b” as an example.
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① Ionian
R(Root), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
The scale is the same as C major scale described in , but is also called “Ionian Scale”.
② Dorian
R, 2,♭3, 4, 5, 6,♭7
The scale from the second sound of C major scale is D Dorian scale.
③ Phrygian
R,♭2,♭3, 4, 5,♭6,♭7
The scale from the third sound of C major scale is E Phrygian scale
This is one of my favorite scales featuring “b2” and “b6” sound.
④ Lydian
R, 2, 3, #4, 5, 6, 7
The scale from the fourth sound of C major scale is F Lydian scale
I love this scale too. It’s the sound of Maj7#11
⑤ Mixolydian
R, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,♭7
The scale from the fifth sound of C major scale is G Mixolydian scale
⑥ Aeolian
R, 2,♭3, 4, 5,♭6,♭7
The scale from the sixth sound of C major scale is A Aeolian scale, which is also called natural minor scale.
⑦ Locrian
R,♭2,♭3, 4,♭5,♭6,♭7
The scale from the seventh sound of C major scale is B Locrian scale, which, like the Phrygian scale, comprises “b2” and “b6” notes.
The description is given above with Key=C as an example, but try other keys!
