Do you have trouble hearing the difference between Mixolydian and major (Ionian)? I compare four familiar songs in both modes with only one difference: Mixolydian uses F natural, and Ionian uses F sharp. It's like comparing apples to apples! My book, Enjoy the Modes, explores the different sounds of Lydian, Ionian, Mixolydian, Dorian, Aeolian, and Phrygian by comparing them on the same strings and just changing the levers. Get yours in PDF or spiral-bound hard copy: https://www.enjoytheharp.com/enjoy-th...

00:00 Change the key signature, not the starting note
01:15 G Ionian vs. G Mixolydian scales & chords
03:24 "Silent Night" G Ionian (original) vs. G Mix
04:24 "Norwegian Wood" G Mix (original) vs. G Ionian
05:52 "Oh My Darling, Clementine" G Mix vs. G Ionian (original)
07:28 "Royals" G Ionian vs. G Mix (original)
08:57 What next?
10:39 ENJOY!

I am a Certified Music Practitioner and harp coach. I teach harp to adults over videoconference in regular or catch-as-catch-can lessons. Find out more and contact me: https://www.enjoytheharp.com/

I'm playing a 24x2 double-strung harp made by Don Peddle, who has retired. You can get a lighter, sweeter harp in a similar shape from the fantastic Marini Made Harps: https://www.marinimadeharps.com/doubl...

Listen to a full version of the outro song, created entirely by machines: https://www.udio.com/songs/6mTXPi8Qje...

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