What Key is that Tune? Theory for Folk Musicians 2

What Key is that Tune? Theory for Folk Musicians

Following on from my previous post on keys and modes, here are a few more thoughts on this subject and some advice on how to find out the key of a tune. A brief recap: Major = Bright and cheerful – also known as Ionian Minor = darker and sadder – also known as Aeolian...
What Key is that Tune? Theory for Folk Musicians 2

Major, Minor, Mixolydian and Dorian Explained

Following on from the previous post on keys, you can now find out the key of the great majority of folk tunes of the British Isles, North America and large parts of Europe.  The chart below will help you to determine the key-note and the mode of a tune.  Remember...