by Keyboardist | Apr 28, 2025 | Scales
C Aeolian (Natural Minor Scale) Description: The Aeolian mode is identical to the natural minor scale. It uses the key signature of its relative major but starts on the sixth degree (i.e. it has the same notes as a Eb Major scale but starts on C instead). Notes: C D...
by Keyboardist | Apr 28, 2025 | Scales
C Mixolydian Description: The Mixolydian mode has a lowered 7th (flat 7) compared to the major scale. It shares the key signature of its parent major scale but starts on the fifth degree (i.e. it has the same notes as a F Major scale but starts on C instead). Notes: C...
by Keyboardist | Apr 28, 2025 | Scales
C Lydian Description: The Lydian mode features a raised 4th (sharp 4) compared to the major scale. It uses the same key signature as its parent major scale but starts on the fourth degree (i.e. it has the same notes as a G Major scale but starts on C instead). Notes:...
by Keyboardist | Apr 28, 2025 | Scales
C Phrygian Scale Description: The Phrygian mode has a minor 2nd and minor 3rd. It shares the same key signature as its parent major scale but starts on the third degree (i.e. it has the same notes as an Ab Major scale but starts on C instead). Notes: C Db Eb F G Ab Bb...
by Keyboardist | Apr 28, 2025 | Scales
C Dorian Scale Description: The Dorian mode has a minor 3rd and natural 6th. It uses the key signature of its parent major scale but starts on the second degree (i.e. it has the same notes as a Bb Major scale but starts on C instead). Notes: C D Eb F G A Bb C More...
