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3.9 – Modes

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Introduction to Music Theory
3.9 – Modes

3.9 – Modes

the minor modes – dorian, phrygian, aeolian
the major modes – ionian, lydian, mixolydian

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Chapter 1: Pitch

1.1 – Notes on the staff
1.2 – The treble clef
1.3 – The bass clef
1.4 – Staff systems
1.5 – Octave registers
1.6 – Notes on the keyboard
1.7 – Accidentals
1.8 – Review/Exam
Appendix 1 – Alto and tenor clefs

Chapter 2: Rhythm and meter

2.1 – Introduction to rhythm
2.2 – Pulse, meter, and measures
2.3 – Common time
2.4 – 8th notes and 16th notes
2.5 – Dotted rhythms
2.6 – Ties
2.7 – Rests
2.8 – Dynamics
2.9 – Articulations
2.10 – 2/4 and 3/4 meter
2.11 – Different beat units
2.12 – 6/8 meter
2.13 – More compound meters
2.14 – Review/Exam
Appendix 2 – Asymmetrical meters

Chapter 3: Scales and keys

3.1 – The C major scale
3.2 – Other major scales
3.3 – Diatonic functions of the scale
3.4 – The circle of 5ths
3.5 – Major key signatures
3.6 – The natural minor scale
3.7 – Harmonic and melodic minor scales
3.8 – Major or minor?
3.9 – Modes
3.10 – Review

Chapter 4: Intervals

4.1 – Basic intervals
4.2 – Seconds and thirds
4.3 – Perfect intervals and inversions
4.4 – 6ths, 7ths, and all inversions
4.5 – Intervals in the major scale
4.6 – Intervals in the minor scale
4.7 – Review
Appendix 3 – Frequency and consonance

Chapter 5: Chords

5.1 – Triads
5.2 – Triad alterations
5.3 – Triads in a key context
5.4 – Inversions and doubling
5.5 – 7th chords in the major key
5.6 – 7th chords in the minor key
5.7 – 7th chord inversions
5.8 – Analyzing arpeggios and doubled notes
5.9 – Non-chord tones

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