Modes are different scales derived from the major scale. Each mode starts on a different degree of the major scale and has its own unique pattern of intervals. The most common modes are Ionian (major), Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian (natural minor), and Locrian. Each mode has its distinctive sound and characteristic mood. Modes are often used in improvisation, composition, and creating different tonal colors in music. They have been utilized in various genres, including classical, jazz, and rock, to add richness and complexity to musical compositions.\n
What are modes in music?