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| − | In [[music theory]], '''modal mixture''' is the practice of substituting a minor chord in for a major or vice versa in any given key. In the key of F, one could substitute A for Am. This would be the use of modal mixture. In Cm, E could be substituted for the normal Ebm. | + | In [[music theory]], '''modal mixture''' is the practice of substituting a minor chord in for a major one or vice versa in any given key. In the key of F, one could substitute A for Am. This would be the use of modal mixture. In Cm, E could be substituted for the normal Ebm. |
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Revision as of 12:44, May 9, 2017
In music theory, modal mixture is the practice of substituting a minor chord in for a major one or vice versa in any given key. In the key of F, one could substitute A for Am. This would be the use of modal mixture. In Cm, E could be substituted for the normal Ebm.
Example
In the song None by Elevation Church, the chorus features modal mixture.
5
You are the One
6 4
Who knows my need
1
Before I call
5
You tell the storm
6 4
When it will cease
1
Before it starts
5
The God above
6 4
Who searches me
1
Within my heart
5
The highest praise
6 4
Cannot proclaim
1
How great You are!
[Chorus]
5-
There is none like You
4
None like You
1
The faithful One
1
Jesus
5-
There is none like You
4
None like You
1
The faithful One
1
Jesus