jazz theory alterations and modes

modes (in order)

1. ionian

2. dorian

3. phrygian

4. lydian

5. mixolydian

6. aeolian

7. locrian

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dorian

like minor with a raised 6th

phrygian

like minor with a flatted 2nd

locrian

like minor with a flatted 2nd and 5th

mixolydian

major with a flatted 7th

aeolian

natural minor scale

lydian

like major with a raised 4th

alt chord

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major pentatonic scale

major scale just skip over 4 and 7

minor pentatonic scale

natural minor, skip over 2 and 6

_7(sus4)

1, 7 in bass, 4 in treble

G6

triad in bass (1 5 3), 6 in treble

G6/9

triad in bass (1 5 3), 6/9 in treble

Gm(maj7)

1, 3 in bass, maj7 in treble (OR MAJOR TRIAD ON DOMINANT)