Guitar Scale Modes | GuitaristSource.com

Notes used in the G Major Scale

G A B C D E F♯ G
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Using the notes of the G Major Scale, and starting on the A note, or the second note, the dorian mode is formed, in this case A Dorian (A, B, C, D, E, F#, G).

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The Scale Modes

Ionian Mode – same as the Major Scale, starting on the first (root) note .

Dorian Mode – starting on the second note.

Phrygian Mode – starting on the third note.

Lydian Mode – starting on the fourth note.

Mixolydian Mode – starting on the fifth note.

Aeolian Mode – starting on the sixth note.

Locrian Mode – starting on the seventh note.