This song was written in three distinct modes C Ionian, C Enigmatic (Invented by Gussepie Verdi) and the C Super Locrian mode. Comment YES if you can spot the change from one to the other.
Mode Structure Whole-step/half-step Model
Aeolian (A) A B C D E F G A half steps are between 2-3 and 5-6, (just like "natural" minor)
Locrian (B) B C D E F G A B half steps are between 1-2 and 4-5
Ionian (C) C D E F G A B C half steps are between 4-5 and 7-8, (just like a "major" scale)
Dorian (D) D E F G A B C D half steps are between 2-3 and 6-7
Phrygian (E) E F G A B C D E half steps are between 1-2 and 5-6
Lydian (F) F G A B C D E F half steps are between 4-5 and 7-8
Mixolydian (G) G A B C D E F G half steps are between 3-4 and 6-7
You will no doubt recognise that only 6 modes are represented here. There are 6 other modes known as plagal modes. The ones here represent the authentic modes. The plagal mode always lies a perfect fourth below the Traditional form. Also when talking modes there is a final and a tenor or dominant, not a tonic, these can be different depending on which form is used authentic or plagal.
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