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.
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2Can you quote and/or cite the relevant passage? Where did you come across the statement? – Todd Wilcox Oct 08 '17 at 22:51
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Possible duplicate of What is a parallel mode? – Stinkfoot Oct 09 '17 at 01:46
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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 – Tim Oct 09 '17 at 07:41
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So "series" and "parallel" is just terminology without any functional purpose? – Oct 09 '17 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. – Stinkfoot Oct 09 '17 at 21:34