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Greek Modes in the key of C Major

Ionian Mode

The Ionian Mode has half-steps occurring between scale steps 3 & 4 and 7 & 8. We recognize this mode as the Major Scale.

Dorian Mode

The Dorian Mode has half-steps occurring between scale steps 2 & 3 and 6 & 7.

Phrygian Mode

The Phyrigian Mode has half-steps occurring between scale steps 1 & 2 and 5 & 6.

Lydian Mode

The Lydian Mode has half-steps occurring between scale steps 4 & 5 and 7 & 8.

           

Mixolydian Mode

The Mixolydian Mode has half-steps occurring between scale steps 3 & 4 and 6 & 7.

Aeolian Mode

The Aeolian Mode has half-steps occurring between scale steps 2 & 3 and 5 & 6. This mode is commonly refferred to as the Natural Minor scale.

          

Locrian Mode

The Locrian Mode has half-steps occurring between scale steps 1 & 2 and 4 & 5.