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Scale Formula

The document outlines seven musical scales, each with its formula, related chord, and usage context. The scales include C Ionian, D Dorian, E Phrygian, F Lydian, G Mixolydian, A Aeolian, and B Locrian. Each scale is associated with specific types of chords such as major, minor, and dominant chords.

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Scale Formula

The document outlines seven musical scales, each with its formula, related chord, and usage context. The scales include C Ionian, D Dorian, E Phrygian, F Lydian, G Mixolydian, A Aeolian, and B Locrian. Each scale is associated with specific types of chords such as major, minor, and dominant chords.

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C Ionian Scale

 Formula : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
 Related chord : Cmaj7
 Use : on major chords

2. D Dorian Scale

 Formula : 1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
 Related chord : Dm7
 Use : on minor chords

3. E Phrygian Scale

 Formula : 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
 Related chord : Em7
 Use : on minor chords (this one has a Spanish flavor and is one of the guitar scales
frequently used in flamenco)
4. F Lydian Scale

 Formula : 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
 Related chord : Fmaj7
 Use : on major chords

5. G Mixolydian Scale

 Formula : 1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
 Related chord : G7
 Use : on dominant chords (one of the blues guitar scales)

6. A Aeolian Scale
 Formula : 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
 Related chord : Am7
 Use : on minor chords

7. B Locrian Scale

 Formula : 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
 Related chord : Bm7b5
 Use : on half diminished chords

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