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

F Lydian mode, relative to the key of C.<br />

Mixolydian<br />

<strong>The</strong> Mixolydian mode can be thought of as starting on the fifth note of the<br />

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

this case with a lowered seventh.<br />

<strong>The</strong> intervals between notes in the Mixolydian mode are as shown in the following<br />

table.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Intervals of the Mixolydian<br />

Note Half Steps to Next Note<br />

<strong>To</strong>nic 2<br />

Second 2<br />

Third 1<br />

Fourth 2<br />

Fifth 2<br />

Sixth 1<br />

Seventh 2<br />

In the key of C, the Mixolydian mode consists of the following notes:<br />

<strong>The</strong> Mixolydian mode in the key of C.<br />

Aeolian<br />

<strong>The</strong> Aeolian mode contains the exact same notes as the natural minor scale. It<br />

can be thought of as starting on the sixth note of the related major scale.<br />

<strong>The</strong> intervals between notes in the Aeolian mode are as follows.<br />

Chapter 3: Scales<br />

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