Thinking about the modes of the Major Scale in relation to the same root note can be a very useful tool, because it highlights the different sounds these modes can make. Memorizing the scale construction patterns of these modes is well worth the effort! Ionian (major scale): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dorian: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7 Phrygian: 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 Lydian: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7 Mixolydian: 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7 Aeolian (natural minor scale): 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 Locrian: 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7 See and hear the differences bet