Topmusicanswers
What are modes in sound?
Key Takeaways
Modes are a way to reorganize the pitches of a scale so that the focal point of the scale changes. In a single key, every mode contains the exact same pitches. However, by changing the focal point, we can access new and interesting sounds.
What are modes used for in music?
A Mode is a type of scale. For example, Modes are alternative tonalities (scales) that can be derived from the familiar major scale by starting on a different scale tone. Music that uses the traditional major scale can be said to be in the Ionian Mode.
