Thursday, February 10, 2011

The Dorian Mode is the Greek Mode


One of our readings mentions the modes, which are musical intervals or scales, and the dorian mode was called the Greek mode. I thought it was interesting that musical knowledge was such an integral part of Greek culture, I figured I would post some modal jazz so people could get an idea of the different sounds and motifs built from modes.

Bill Evans - My Foolish Heart

Wynton Kelly - Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise

John Coltrane w/ Eric Dolphy - Impressions

Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage

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