Originally Posted by: castlinerHey guys. I am new to the site and was wondering if someone could help me out with some questions on theory. I was looking over a site with lessons discussing modal theory. The lesson went something like this: Key of G

Here is where he confused methough. Two pages later he breaks down the differences in the modes with a chart as follows.
IONIAN 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-1
DORIAN 1-2-b3-4-5-6-b7-1
and he says to get the dorian just take the ionian and flat 3rd and 7th

So first he tells me the Dorian would be A-B-C-D-E-F#-G-A.
Then if I understood his chart, the Dorian would be G-A-A#-C-D-E-F-G
Can anyone straighten me out on this?
Also, would the available chords change in going to the Dorian?
This is my first post so hopefully someone can help. Thanks.

The point I was trying to make pertains to this Quote, in hope that anyone eager to learn about modes might see their capabilities and how effective they can be. By showing the correlation between variables may turn the lightbulb on with someone in understanding what type of relationship they create. Many that try to learn theory from a chart become confused because they can't grasp the concept from where the chart originates. They memorize the patterns but don't see the theory behind them.
You make a great point in that not everyone learns the same way and I agree that's cool. That's what makes this such a great site. Sharing knowledge with different views, help to offer insight in many ways. People interpret so many things differently, especially from a written perspective.
As long as the theory shared is correct and not misleading, then It's all good.