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Songs for listening to the differences between major and minor. Examples below are alphabetized.
This list was compiled with examples from Chapter 7 (p. 166) of Walter Everett, The Foundations of Rock: From Blue Suede Shoes to Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Oxford University Press, 2008.
Identifying Major and Minor Modes
Identifying Major and Minor Modes
In each of the following songs, there's a mode change (from major to minor, or from minor to major). Identify the mode changes given the cues given.
The Beatles, "Do You Want to Know a Secret," from Please Please Me (1963)
The introduction is in the ________ mode, followed by the ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:00–0:30)
The Beatles, "Fool on the Hill," from Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the choruses are in ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:00–0:40)
The Beatles, "Girl," from Rubber Soul (1965)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the choruses are in ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:00–0:30)
The Beatles, "Here, There and Everywhere," from Revolver (1966)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the bridge is in the________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:33–1:10)
Brenda Lee, "Rusty Bells," from Bye Bye Blues (1966)
The introduction is in the ________ mode, followed by the________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:00–0:55)
Del Shannon, "Runaway," from Runaway with Del Shannon (1961)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the choruses are in ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:00–1:10)
Dusty Springfield, "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," single (1966)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the choruses are in ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:43–1:32)
Ivo Robíc, "Morgen," single (1959)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the bridge is in the ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:37–1:25)
Lesley Gore, "You Don't Own Me," from Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts (1963)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the choruses are in ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:00–0:42)
Marvin Gaye, "Pretty Little Baby," single (1965)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the choruses are in ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:00–0:44)
Paul Mauriat, "Love is Blue," single (1967)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the bridge is in the ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:34–1:12)
Paul Revere and the Raiders, "Kicks," from Midnight Ride (1966)
The verses are in ________ mode, while the choruses are in ________ mode.
Audio: Youtube (0:00–0:50)
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