Modes are scales systems which predate the major and minor scale systems. Even though they are the earliest scale system they are still widely used today in jazz, pop and rock music. They provide an important foundation to improvisation skills.

There are seven different modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aolian and Locrian. Each one has a different combination of Tones and Semitones.

In this music lesson video I explain each one and simply demonstrate how to construct each mode.