The Complete Idiot''s Guide to Music Theory

Chapter 3:Scales

F Lydian mode is relative to the key of C, and consists of the following notes:

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F Lydian mode, relative to the key of C.

Mixolydian

The Mixolydian mode can be thought of as starting on the fifth note of the

related major scale. Like the Lydian mode, it’s sort of major sounding, but in

this case with a lowered seventh.

The intervals between notes in the Mixolydian mode are as shown in the fol-

lowing table.

The Intervals of the Mixolydian

Note Half Steps to Next Note

Tonic 2

Second 2

Third 1

Fourth 2

Fifth 2

Sixth 1

Seventh 2

In the key of C, the Mixolydian mode consists of the following notes:

The Mixolydian mode in the key of C.

Aeolian

The Aeolian mode contains the exact same notes as the natural minor scale. It
can be thought of as starting on the sixth note of the related major scale.

The intervals between notes in the Aeolian mode are as follows.