Is a Dorian scale to a mixolydian the same as a classical major to minor?
Your question is not clearly phrased. Classical Major is the same as Jazz Major. The Dorian is the second mode of the major, the Mixo is the fifth. When you talk about minors, you have to say which one. The so-called Pure Minor (the Aeolian mode) is the sixth mode of the major and equates to the descending form of the Melodic Minor in Classical language. The ascending form of the Melodic Minor does not equate to any mode of the Major and is itself used to generate a complete set of modes. Very often in jazz, where a minor is given in a chord chart, it will be treated as a II chord, in other words, use the Dorian. Come back to me if you need to, I will watch this post for a while. This part written later: Dorian to Mixolydian = II to V, Major to Minor = I to VI, or I to II. Do you understand this numbering system? It is one of the (many) things that links Classical to Jazz. Still not convinced I’ve understood your question. There is another possible meaning but I’ll wait and see what yo
