Understanding Modes in Music & Their Applications

Understanding Modes in Music & Their Applications

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  1. Define what a musical mode is and understand its historical context.
  2. Identify the seven common modes and their unique characteristics.
  3. Apply modes in different musical contexts, such as improvisation and composition.

1. Ionian Mode (Major Scale)
2. Dorian Mode
3. Phrygian Mode
4. Lydian Mode
5. Mixolydian Mode
6. Aeolian Mode (Natural Minor Scale)
7. Locrian Mode

Using Modes for Improvisation
Composing with Modes
Modal Interchange

Activity 1: Build and Play Modes
Activity 2: Improvisation with Modes
Activity 3: Composing with Modes

Examples of Modes in Songs

Conclusion & Recap

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