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= Modal Scale =
[[Category:Music Theory]]
[[Has topic type::Scale Family]]
[[Instance of::Scale Group]]
[[Subclass of::Musical Concept]]

{{#set:
|Definition=Modal scales are variations of the diatonic scale that start on different degrees and have unique interval patterns and tonal colors.
}}

'''Modal scales''' are scales derived from the [[Diatonic Scale]] by starting on different degrees. Each mode has a distinct sequence of intervals and tonal character.

== The Seven Modes ==
1. [[Ionian]] (major scale)
2. [[Dorian]]
3. [[Phrygian]]
4. [[Lydian]]
5. [[Mixolydian]]
6. [[Aeolian]] (natural minor)
7. [[Locrian]]

== Applications ==
* Common in medieval, jazz, and folk music
* Emphasize tonal color rather than functional harmony
* Used for modal improvisation and non-tonal composition

== See also ==
* [[Diatonic Scale]]
* [[Major Scale]]
* [[Minor Scale]]

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