Musical modes
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Ionian Mode
The most common musical mode, the Ionian mode is classified as a major one since its tonic triad is a major chord. There are three major… |
63 |
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Dorian Mode
One of the three minor diatonic modes, the Dorian mode is often referred to as modal due to its limited usage compared to the Aeolian minor… |
17 |
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Phrygian Mode
One of the three minor diatonic modes, the Phrygian mode is often referred to as modal due to its limited usage compared to the Aeolian… |
16 |
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Lydian Mode
One of the three major diatonic modes, the Lydian mode is often referred to as modal due to its limited usage compared to the Ionian major… |
15 |
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Mixolydian Mode
One of the three major diatonic modes, the Mixolydian mode is often referred to as modal due to its limited usage compared to the Ionian… |
17 |
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Aeolian Mode
One of the more common musical modes, the Aeolian mode is classified as a minor one since its tonic triad is a minor chord. There are three… |
50 |
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Harmonic Major Scale
Derived from the Ionian diatonic scale, the harmonic major scale is not uncommon in songwriting and appears mainly in major-mode songs to… |
7 |
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Harmonic Minor Scale
Derived from the Aeolian diatonic scale, the harmonic minor scale is used quite frequently in songwriting and appears in minor songs, mainly… |
31 |