Sample Tunes

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Sample tunes with the same key note, A:

• Tennessee Waltz (Ionian)
• Red-Haired Boy (Mixolydian)
• Cluck Old Hen (Dorian)
• Star of the County Down (Aeolian)

Sample tunes with the same key signature, one sharp:

• Southwind (G Ionian)
• Banish Misfortune (D Mixolydian) (Note: this one has a passing C# in the final phrase of each section; the more prominent C naturals make the tune Mixolydian.)
• Star of Munster (A Dorian)
• Carolan's Welcome (E Aeolian)

I'd like to thank all the folks who gave me feedback as I was preparing this article, particularly Rick Davis, Ken Kolodner, and Kathy Selby.

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