Major Scale vs. Ionian Mode - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #29

The video tutorial explains the differences between C Major and C Ionian, highlighting that while they share the same pitches and home note, their harmonic structures differ. C Major involves a strong tonic-dominant relationship, typical of tonal music, whereas C Ionian is more modal, with melody driving harmony. The tutorial also discusses common chord progressions in tonal music and how modal harmony offers more open-ended progressions. It concludes by noting that many modern pieces blend elements of both tonality and modality.

What is the primary harmonic function that distinguishes C major from C Ionian?

• The use of open-ended chord progressions

• The presence of a home note

• The tonic-dominant relationship

• The use of a leading tone

In C Ionian, what becomes the driving force behind the harmony?

• The leading tone

• The dominant chord

• The tonic-dominant relationship

• The melody

Which chord progression is an example of a weakened tonic-dominant relationship in C Ionian?

• 1-5-1

• 3-5-1

• 2-5-1

• 5-1-5

What is a key difference between tonal and modal music as discussed in the video?

• Modal music has a strong tonic-dominant relationship

• Tonal music is governed by strict harmonic rules

• Tonal music lacks a home note

• Modal music always starts and ends on the same note

How do C major and C Ionian primarily differ according to the video?

• They use different collections of pitches

• They have different home notes

• They are used in different musical genres

• They differ in their harmonic structures