Modes Reference
Modes are rotations of a parent scale — each starting on a different degree and producing a unique tonal color. The five church modes (Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Locrian) are rotations of the major scale. Lydian Dominant and Super Locrian come from the melodic minor scale and are widely used in jazz. Every mode includes the interval formula, characteristic notes, genre context with song examples, and diatonic chord qualities. See also the scale reference for all 25 scale types and the music theory hub for the complete reference.