Discover Your Musical Mode: Which Mode Best Fits Your Composition Style?

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Created 6/24/2024

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https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/guide-to-musical-modes/
https://rotel.pressbooks.pub/artofmusic/chapter/__unknown__-7/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-many-moods-of-musical-modes/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_(music)
Unleash your inner composer and find out which musical mode aligns with your unique composition style. Answer a few questions and discover the perfect mode to elevate your music to new heights!

Unleash your inner composer and find out which musical mode aligns with your unique composition style. Answer a few questions and discover the perfect mode to elevate your music to new heights!

1. What kind of mood do you typically aim for in your compositions?

Joyful and triumphant
Calm and reflective
Mysterious and haunting
Energetic and jazzy

2. Which instrument do you most often compose for?

Piano
Guitar
Orchestral instruments
Electronic/synth

3. Which type of scale do you find yourself gravitating towards?

Major scales
Minor scales
Exotic or ethnic scales
Blues scales

4. What is your approach to composing melodies?

Following strict harmonic rules
Improvising and feeling the flow
Experimenting with odd intervals
Using pre-set rhythmic patterns

5. How would you describe the core emotion you want to express?

Happiness and celebration
Sadness and contemplation
Tension and suspense
Excitement and groove

6. Do you prefer using more consonant or dissonant harmonies?

Consonant
Both
Dissonant
Neither, I focus on rhythms

7. How do you incorporate unconventional notes in your compositions?

Occasionally, for subtle tension
Sparingly, not often
Frequently, for a unique flavor
Only if it fits the groove

8. What kind of piece do you often write?

Classical pieces
Folk songs
Soundtracks for films
Jazz improvisations

9. How do you approach chord progressions?

Traditional progressions
Modulating and exploring new keys
Static chords with modal shifts
Bluesy and cyclical patterns

10. Where do you draw your musical influence?

Classical masters
Traditional folk tunes
Film scores and ambient music
Modern jazz and rock

11. How often do you use pedal tones or drones?

Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always

12. Which setting do you find most inspiring for your compositions?

Sunny and open
Quiet and cozy
Dark and mysterious
Vibrant and bustling

13. Do you follow a specific form while composing?

Always follow a form
Sometimes
Rarely, I prefer free-form
Never

14. Which time signatures do you enjoy working in?

Common time (4/4)
Odd signatures (5/4, 7/8)
Triple time (3/4, 6/8)
Swing/shuffle rhythms

15. How do you practice your scales and modes?

Up and down the scale
Creating melodies from the scale
Focusing on characteristic notes
Using them in improvisation

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