I've been reading the explanation to the question about the difference between the term tonal center and guide tone and came across the statement that modes can be in parallel or series. Please explain this statement that modes can be in parallel or series.
asked Oct 8, 2017 at 22:16
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2Can you quote and/or cite the relevant passage? Where did you come across the statement?– Todd WilcoxCommented Oct 8, 2017 at 22:51
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Possible duplicate of What is a parallel mode?– StinkfootCommented Oct 9, 2017 at 1:46
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Parallel - as in Parallel Minor - C-C-C-C-C-C-C - lined up with same root, different mode:
- C Ionian - Major
- C Dorian
- C Phrygian
- C Lydian
- C Mixolydian
- C Aeolian - Parallel Minor
- C Locrian
Series - in serial order -> C-> D-> E-> F-> G-> A-> B over the scale:
- C Ionian
- D Dorian
- E Phrygian
- F Lydian
- G Mixolydian
- A Aeolian
- B Locrian
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2Worth mentioning - parallel minor in C also incorporates those notes found in harmonic and melodic minors. Aeolian isn't exclusively the parallel minor. The answer is great for the question, though! +1– TimCommented Oct 9, 2017 at 7:41
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So "series" and "parallel" is just terminology without any functional purpose?– user19146Commented Oct 9, 2017 at 17:47
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1@alephzero - the question appears to be about terminology. That's what I answered. You are certainly free to elaborate on functionality if you deem it necessary. Commented Oct 9, 2017 at 21:34