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Ionian is a 'Mode'. C Major is a 'Scale'. They can both sound exactly the same, What is the difference?

Question #150288. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Dec 10 2023.
Originally posted Dec 10 2023 10:48 AM.

ertrum

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ertrum

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Scales are related to specific keys, while modes are independent of the key, but are based purely on intervals.

So, for example, you could have a piece written in the key of F, using the ionian mode.

Dec 10 2023, 11:22 AM

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Ionian is a 'Mode'. C Major is a 'Scale'. They can both sound exactly the same, What is the difference?

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