Page 1 of 2 Year 11 Aural and Modes Test Name ________________________

1. Listen and Identify the scales played. Each scale will played TWICE. Tick the correct box.

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a) Major b) Major

Melodic Minor Melodic Minor

Dorian Dorian

Harmonic Minor Natural Minor

c) Major d) Natural Minor

Melodic Minor Melodic Minor

Dorian Dorian

Harmonic Minor Harmonic Minor

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2. Listen and Identify the tonality of the melody played. Each melody will played TWICE. Tick the correct

a) Natural Minor b) Natural Minor

Dorian Dorian

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3. Write G Natural Minor one octave ascending without a Key Signature in Bass Clef

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4. Write B Dorian one octave ascending with a Key Signature in Treble Clef

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5. Write F Dorian one octave ascending without a Key Signature in Alto Clef

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Page 2 of 2 Year 11 Aural and Modes Test Name ________________________

6. Choose one method that you know to work out Dorian mode and explain it below. /2

7. There is one incorrect note in the scale below. Circle it and explain why it is wrong.

F# Dorian

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8. Change this scale from Major to Dorian Mode

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9. Using the rhythm provided, write a melody in Bb Dorian mode. You may use either a key signature or
accidentals.

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