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The C Ionian Mode


The D Dorian Mode

Formula: 1 - 2 - b3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - b7
An interesting observation
When you look at the bracelet representation of this scale (the circle of notes), this scale is perfectly symmetrical.
For the musical genius and guitarist Allan Holdsworth, this inspired him to essentially base his theoretical concept around this scale as a vantage point. This simplification is one example of how luminous his perception and way of thinking was and how he must have been naturally able to reduce concepts to the bare basics.

The E Phrygian Mode

Formula: 1 - b2 - b3 - 4 - 5 - b6 - b7

The F Lydian Mode

Formula: 1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - 5 - 6 - 7

The G Mixolydian Mode

Formula: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - b7

The A Aeolian Mode

Formula: 1 - 2 - b3 - 4 - 5 - b6 - b7
This mode is also known as the Natural Minor scale. Observe that this scale is where the western musical alphabet comes from: A - B - C - D - E - F - G.

The B Locrian Mode

Formula: 1 - b2 - b3 - 4 - b5 - b6 - b7

The 5 CAGED positions of the C Major Scale
Area 1

Area 2

Area 3

Area 4

Area 5

Area 1a

3NPS Fingerings - 3 Notes Per String
Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

Pattern 5

Pattern 6

Pattern 7

Pattern 1a

Pentatonic Scales in the C Major Scale
The A Minor Pentatonic Scale

Formula: 1 - b3 - 4 - 5 - b7

The D Minor Pentatonic Scale

Formula: 1 - b3 - 4 - 5 - b7

The E Minor Pentatonic Scale

Formula: 1 - b3 - 4 - 5 - b7

- More Major Scale Theory on https://ianring.com/musictheory/scales/2741