On the forums, the most discussion able subject is Modes. The oftentimes asked question is "What is a mode?" and , "What benefit they give?" We'll take a look at both questions in some detail in this article
There are seven modes of the major scale, and they are identified as:
* Ionian * Dorian * Phrygian * Lydian * Mixolydian * Aeolian * Locrian
A variation of a scale is commonly known as a mode. Each scale whether it be major, or lower-ranking, is characterized by a peculiar pattern of tones and semi-tones. For example, according to our old friend the major scale is built from the formula 2 2 1 2 2 2 1, which depicts the gaps between each of the 8 notes.
A mode of a scale is merely a magnetic variation of that certain scale in which the pattern of Tones and Semitones in its formula is altered. For example, a scale can be built like this: 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 (this in reality hands us the Dorian Mode). The particular rules for the creation of the modes of a scalell be discussed later, but the description mentioned above is the gist of what modes are.
What benefit they render?
The modes can be employed to change the whole feel of a song just like we employ the major and minor scales to create extraordinary effects within a song. Some modes are very slightly different to scales we are already familiar with, others are quite strange sounding, but all can be used to remarkable effect to alter the underlying way a song sounds, just by practicing notes from a particular mode to compose your melody from. A song composed by applying the Phrygian, or Dorian modes will sound very unique. Each mode lends a different character to the song and has a distinctive feel.
Now, the great news is that you have by all odds used a couple of modes already, and there is a very great chance that you have used a couple of others without really thinking about it. That's the particular thing about musical theory - a good percentage of it is devoted to reporting stuff that you really experienced already.
There are seven modes of the major scale, and they are identified as:
* Ionian * Dorian * Phrygian * Lydian * Mixolydian * Aeolian * Locrian
A variation of a scale is commonly known as a mode. Each scale whether it be major, or lower-ranking, is characterized by a peculiar pattern of tones and semi-tones. For example, according to our old friend the major scale is built from the formula 2 2 1 2 2 2 1, which depicts the gaps between each of the 8 notes.
A mode of a scale is merely a magnetic variation of that certain scale in which the pattern of Tones and Semitones in its formula is altered. For example, a scale can be built like this: 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 (this in reality hands us the Dorian Mode). The particular rules for the creation of the modes of a scalell be discussed later, but the description mentioned above is the gist of what modes are.
What benefit they render?
The modes can be employed to change the whole feel of a song just like we employ the major and minor scales to create extraordinary effects within a song. Some modes are very slightly different to scales we are already familiar with, others are quite strange sounding, but all can be used to remarkable effect to alter the underlying way a song sounds, just by practicing notes from a particular mode to compose your melody from. A song composed by applying the Phrygian, or Dorian modes will sound very unique. Each mode lends a different character to the song and has a distinctive feel.
Now, the great news is that you have by all odds used a couple of modes already, and there is a very great chance that you have used a couple of others without really thinking about it. That's the particular thing about musical theory - a good percentage of it is devoted to reporting stuff that you really experienced already.
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