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A scale, mode, or collection that follows the pattern of whole and half steps WWHWWWH, or any rotation of that pattern. This term may also be opposed to "chromatic," in which case "diatonic" indicates that a note belongs to that collection.
- What does diatonic mean in music theory?
- How do you remember diatonic modes?
- What are the types of diatonic scales?
- What are the 2 types of diatonic scales?
What does diatonic mean in music theory?
Diatonic, in music, any stepwise arrangement of the seven “natural” pitches (scale degrees) forming an octave without altering the established pattern of a key or mode—in particular, the major and natural minor scales. ... In medieval and Renaissance music, eight church modes dictated the organization of musical harmony.
How do you remember diatonic modes?
Ways to Remember the Modes
to represent the order, Ionian-Dorian-Phrygian-Lydian-Mixolydian-Aeolian-Locrian. Another good way to remember the modes is in terms of their darkness, or how many lowered scale degrees the modes have.
What are the types of diatonic scales?
Modes
| Mode | Also known as | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ionian | Major scale | C–D–E–F–G–A–B–C |
| Dorian | D–E–F–G–A–B–C–D | |
| Phrygian | E–F–G–A–B–C–D–E | |
| Lydian | F–G–A–B–C–D–E–F |
What are the 2 types of diatonic scales?
There are two other types of scales that are also diatonic, which we'll talk about in a minute: the natural minor scale and the modes.
