triplefunk Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't "spanish music" such as malaga and maleguena written in minor mode? and if it why is it that it sounds so happy? what are your favorite "spanish" pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Augmented minor perhaps? I don't have scores in front of me, so I really can't say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocytus Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 A lot is written in the Phrygian mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Diva Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Malaguena, Malaga, concerto de Aranjuez (yes, I LOVE Madison's 95 show!!!) Spanish Fantasy, Scott and Fran's Paso Doble (from Strictly Ballroom), Cassal's Suite (the musical life story of Pablo Cassals), Alcalde, Rincon del Diablo, and Los Gallos are my faovrite Spanish pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctomsa Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't "spanish music" such as malaga and maleguena written in minor mode? and if it why is it that it sounds so happy? what are your favorite "spanish" pieces? Okay, it's been a while on this one, but I think the answer is because Malaguena (or Malaga, or any other spanish pieces inspired by Malaga, Spain) are written in a Flamenco style, which is comprised of three melodic/harmonic structures: MAJOR (the happy feelings) MINOR (the melancholy feelings) PHRYGIAN (the tragic flamenco feelings) Each has it's own related chord progressions and resolutions that give it moments of happiness, melancholy and magnificent intensity. Hope that helps. Chris Tomsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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