Mode Calculator

Mode Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Derive and explore the seven musical modes from any major or minor parent scale.

3 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

The Mode Calculator is a specialized tool for musicians and theorists to instantly generate the complete set of seven musical modes (Iontian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian) from a provided parent scale. By using generate_mode_set, you can see every mode's notes, sonic texture, and typical genre. You can also use analyze_mode_texture to dive deep into the emotional character of a specific mode or list_mode_notes to extract just the note sequences. This tool bridges the gap between complex music theory and practical application in any AI-driven musical workflow.

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3 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

list_mode_notes

Provides the sequence of individual notes that make up a specific mode

generate_mode_set

Generates the set of all 7 modes for a given parent scale

analyze_mode_texture

g., Bright, Dark) and genre associated with a specific mode name. Retrieves the sonic character and typical musical genre for a single specified mode

See how to talk to your AI agent using Mode Calculator.

Show me all the modes for C Major.

For C Major, the modes are: Ionian (C D E F G A B), Dorian (D E F G A B C), Phrygian (E F G A B C D), Lydian (F G A B C D E), Mixolydian (G A B C D E F), Aeolian (A B C D E F G), and Locrian (B C D E F G A).

What is the texture of the Lydian mode in A Minor?

The Lydian mode derived from A Minor has a bright sonic texture and is typically used in cinematic or dreamlike compositions.

List the notes for the Dorian mode in G Major.

The notes for the Dorian mode in G Major are: A, B, C, D, E, F#, G.

Use the `generate_mode_set` tool by providing the name of your parent scale and selecting whether it is 'Major' or 'Minor'.

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