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In Mixolydian, what is the function of the lowered 7th?
Creates a dominant function, leading back to the tonic.
How does modal music differ from tonal music?
Modal music focuses on the unique character of a mode, while tonal music emphasizes a strong tonic and dominant relationship.
What is the typical harmonic function in the Phrygian mode?
The lowered 2nd often creates a strong pull towards the tonic, but the lack of a perfect 5th in the tonic chord weakens the sense of resolution.
What is the harmonic function of the raised 4th in Lydian?
The raised 4th creates a suspended, unresolved feeling, often leading to chords that avoid a strong dominant function.
What is the function of the 'blue note' in blues scales?
Creates dissonance and tension, characteristic of blues harmony.
What are the intervals in the Ionian mode?
Root, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
What are the intervals in the Dorian mode?
Root, 2nd, b3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, b7th
What are the intervals in the Phrygian mode?
Root, b2nd, b3rd, 4th, 5th, b6th, b7th
What are the intervals in the Lydian mode?
Root, 2nd, 3rd, #4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
What are the intervals in the Mixolydian mode?
Root, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, b7th
What are the intervals in the Aeolian mode?
Root, 2nd, b3rd, 4th, 5th, b6th, b7th
What are the intervals in the Locrian mode?
Root, b2nd, b3rd, 4th, b5th, b6th, b7th
What notes make up a C Major Pentatonic scale?
C, D, E, G, A
What notes make up an A Minor Pentatonic scale?
A, C, D, E, G
What notes make up a blues scale in E?
E, G, A, Bb, B, D
What are musical modes?
Different flavors of scales with unique characters.
Define modal music.
Music based on a specific mode rather than a major or minor key.
What is the Ionian mode?
The major scale (W-W-H-W-W-W-H).
What is the Dorian mode?
Like natural minor but with a raised 6th (W-H-W-W-W-H-W).
What is the Phrygian mode?
Like natural minor but with a lowered 2nd (H-W-W-W-H-W-W).
What is the Lydian mode?
Like major but with a raised 4th (W-W-W-H-W-W-H).
What is the Mixolydian mode?
Like major but with a lowered 7th (W-W-H-W-W-H-W).
What is the Aeolian mode?
The natural minor scale (W-H-W-W-H-W-W).
What is the Locrian mode?
Lowered 2nd and 5th (H-W-W-H-W-W-W).
What is a pentatonic scale?
A five-note scale used worldwide.
What is a blues scale?
Variation of the pentatonic scale with a “blue note”.
What are Indian Ragas?
Similar to Western modes, with specific melodic rules.