Gong Shang Jiao Zheng Yu is the sound of ancient Chinese musical instruments. What are the seven medieval European modes? Guys, this is a great question. First of all, it involves historical topics, which are popular with the common people and are very down-to-earth. Secondly, this topic is relatively easy, so it is a rare good topic. Finally, as writers, the editor believes that when elaborating on such topics, we should try to be objective, fair, and unbiased. Moreover, we should pay attention to our value orientation. Because it is also the responsibility of our literary workers to popularize common knowledge about daily life and do a good job in science education.

Okay, based on the above principles, the editor will talk about today’s topic. What are the seven medieval European modes? Dear friends, the major and minor tones we commonly use now are the result of a long period of screening and optimization. In the medieval period before this, there were seven popular modes, which are called medieval modes (of course, these were also popular before and after this period. There are many

other types of modes and some national modes belonging to specific peoples, and these seven modes were preceded by a system of medieval modes with similar names but completely different

According to historical records, these seven modes are: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixed Lydian, Aeolian and Locrian. This system is also called "mode." System", which is different from the "major system" we use now. Our current major system evolved from two of these seven modes, Ionia and Aeolian

, other modes were gradually less used.

The following editor will introduce some of them: Ionian mode: equivalent to the natural major, for example: C Ionian mode scale. It is the C natural major scale. Dorian mode: natural minor mode, raising the sixth note in the scale. Phrygian mode: natural minor mode, lowering the second level note in the scale. Of course, there are many adjustments. I won’t go into details one by one. Finally, the editor wants to say that the music of medieval Europe served its religion, so these seven modes are very different from what we understand today.