Music Theory - Scales

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mixolydian == doh-ray-me

I think. I could be wrong.

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Yeah well you're right so far but you gotta listen for the minor septimus. That's the difference between mixolydian and regular major.

This seems like a fairly hard task, you need decent pitch as well as a good knowledge of the components of the various scales and modes.

I would just listen to the different scales and pick up some distinct notes. The major 7 in harmonic and melodic minor is very distinct, but then you have to differ between those two, melodic has a major 6 as well. They both sound kind of middle-eastern.

Jonic is just regular major if I remember correctly. Lydian has a higher 4th note to the major scale, which sounds pretty distinct.

PS. Someone correct me if I am wrong, haven't done any serious musical studies in a couple of years.

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Good stuff, thanks a bunch