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N.B. Bella Oct 14, 2003
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WhatÕs a mode? A seven-note scale that antedates major & minor scales (major & minor scales are also modes).
ÒMajor modeÓ would be a major scale
The Lydian mode, which weÕve been singing during warm-ups, & which appears in the Britten quite a lot can look like this:
- ThatÕs ÔF-FÕ on only white notes, for those of you who play piano.
- You can also think of this as a major scale with a sharp 4th . Note, the above ÔFÕ scale would have a B-flat if it were a major scale. C Lydian; cdef#gabc.
- Another way of thinking of it isÉ 4th note of a major scale; so C Lydian is the 4th note if a G scale and F Lydian is the 4th note of a C scale.
For more basics on modes & scales, visit: http://www.teoria.com/reference/scales/02.htm
Shameless plugs:
Vienna Boys Choir at Grace Cathedral, Wednesday, October 29 and wanted to offer you a group discount of 50% for your choir. Please let us know ASAP if you are interested as tickets are going fast. Call: Ian Brennan (323) 664-8289
Marcelle Dronkers, Aurora Bardes, & Christine Macomber. The Crowden School ÒSundays at FourÓ series, October 26, 4:00pm 1475 Rose @ Sacramento. ÒFrom Bellini to Boogie-Woogie, these bosom buddies bring you the best of Bel Canto and Can Belto!Ó
Matthew Edwards in Recital. A fundraiser for Bella Musica and an opportunity to hear Matthew play, all in one. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Scriabin, and a brand new work by Julian White. 7:30pm, Sat. November 15, at the Crowden School. Flyers & tickets available now.