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Any of the modes can of course be transposed to begin on any of the twelve pitches.

Any of the modes can of course be transposed to begin on any of the twelve pitches.

The Locrian mode, because of the unstable diminished interval between its root and fifth, is very seldom used as a the main mode of a piece. It is, however, used in modal [[jazz]].  

The Locrian mode, because of the unstable diminished [[interval (music)|interval]] between its root and fifth, is very seldom used as a the main mode of a piece. It is, however, used in modal [[jazz]].  

In the modern usage of modes, especially in jazz, there is usually also an avoidance of typical rules of classical harmony. Therefore, the Ionian and the Aeolian modes, while being in principle the same as the major and minor scales, will reflect this semantic difference. Often, this includes the avoidance of chords and chord progressions altogether.

In the modern usage of modes, especially in jazz, there is usually also an avoidance of typical rules of classical harmony. Therefore, the Ionian and the Aeolian modes, while being in principle the same as the major and minor scales, will reflect this semantic difference. Often, this includes the avoidance of [[chord (music)|chord]]s and chord progressions altogether.