Alecat Music

This was so good! Don't be surprised if you hear me echo some of these gems during lessons. The 'learning space' is very important and fortunately learning a complex skill such as playing a musical instrument teaches us to tolerate being in that space.

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I really like how the Greek names are given, and then the translations of the mood for each mode. Very cool!

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What are modes?
In modern Western music, there is a notion of "keys," which are sets of scales based on absolute pitches. For example, A440 is a specific pitch, a mathematically determined frequency, that is the basis for "A" in modern instruments. A mode, on the other hand, is more like a scale. It isn't based so much on an absolute pitch as the relationship between the notes. All major and minor scales follow the same interval sequence, and only change based on the first note of the scale. So C major and D major both have the sequence: T-T-s-T-T-T-s where T stands for "tone" or whole note and s stands for "semi-tone". A whole note is comprised of two semi-tones.

To a degree, these ancient modes overlap with the modern scales. Each mode represents a certain mood. When Gregorian chant was being written, these modes would be used to express the various moods of the psalms that were being sung. Because the modes aren't fixed, it was easy to transpose the chant based on where the cantor started singing, without having to rewrite the chant notation.

The 8 modes are:

Dorian
Hypodorian
Phrygian
Hypophrygian
Lydian
Hypolidian
Mixolydian
Hypomixolydian

Deciphering left from right can be tricky when learning to read music. Piano Safari recommends putting a red line above right hand notes, and blue beneath the left hand notes to assist students. Something around the wrists also helps. Here we are using pipe cleaners.

More photos from ANZCA for those who received Encouragement Awards.

Thank you to for the opportunity to present these budding musicians for at the 2024 ANZCA Graduation Ceremony. The concert was amazing and enjoyed by all. 😊🎶☺️

I had to share this again. Aren't the colours stunning?!

7 years ago I accompanied my nephew and his friend singing 'A Whole New World' in a live broadcast. Such good memories.

I thought I’d have a go designing something in a child’s size. This is for my 3yr old niece, who will hopefully model it for me once she’s received it.

Lending a hand with some music theory 😆😎🎶☺️
(We’re using the Lina Ng books).