Ionian mode: The Ionian mode is another name for the major scale. It has a happy and uplifting sound.
Phrygian mode: The Phrygian mode is a minor scale with a lowered second note. It has an exotic and mysterious vibe.
Locrian mode: The Locrian mode is considered to be the darkest sounding of all modes. It has both lowered second and fifth notes, creating tension and instability in music.