Derivation of modes

Example- Modes derived from C major:

Number	Name	Mnemonic	Notes
1	C Ionian mode	In	CDEFGABC
2	D Dorian mode	Dorset	DEFGABCD
3	E Phrygian mode	People	EFGABCDE
4	F Lydian mode	Live	FGABCDEF
5	G Mixolydian mode	Mostly	GABCDEFG
6	A Aeolian mode	Along	ABCDEFGA
7	B Locrian mode	Lanes	BCDEFGAB

 So remember In Dorset People Live Mostly Along Lanes.

This view of modes is useful, but limited in application, especially when dealing with modes of more complex key signatures.

For example, in order to work out the key signature of the Bb Phrygian scale one would have to ask the question: ‘What is the key signature of the major scale that has Bb as it’s third note’. Brain damage could result!

So we try this view instead::