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Chapter 9: Pentatonic Core of the Modes
The modes built on F♯ and E♭. Underneath each one is a pentatonic you already know. Find that core first, then add the notes that give the mode its color.
Six modes, two pentatonic cores. F♯ Ionian, Lydian and Mixolydian all sit on F♯ major pentatonic. E♭ Dorian, Aeolian and Phrygian all sit on E♭ minor pentatonic. Find the core first, then let the two remaining notes tell you which mode you're in.
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