You can tell what mode the melody is in by what note acts as the tonic or home base for the melody. I am currently trying to think of a good example of a common melody everybody knows (like twinkle)that is modal but am currently stumped. I'll try to get back to you w/some examples.
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Twinkle is in the Ionian mode (major).
You can tell what mode the melody is in by what note acts as the tonic or home base for the melody. I am currently trying to think of a good example of a common melody everybody knows (like twinkle)that is modal but am currently stumped. I'll try to get back to you w/some examples.
You can tell what mode the melody is in by what note acts as the tonic or home base for the melody. I am currently trying to think of a good example of a common melody everybody knows (like twinkle)that is modal but am currently stumped. I'll try to get back to you w/some examples.