Modes are, of the Major scale
I - Ionian (Major scale)
ii - Dorian
iii - Phrygian
IV - Lydian
V - Mixolydian (Dominant - often does lead back to I, in trad classical and jazz theory...but they're
so much more)
vi - Aeolian (natural minor, yes)
vii - Locrian
Here they are, modes of C Major- with their respective Major key-signatures to demonstrate how the major scale is altered. I.e. D Dorian differs from the D Major scale in that the 3rd, and 7th have been flattened.
Thus, there's the two ways to approach learning/using modes: 1) Parent scale. D dorian = C Major, starting on D. 2)Altering relative Major scale. D dorian = D Major with b3, b7.
I use the parent scale, dumbing it all down to a relative parent scale....you can decide which one works best for you.
Still with me?!
