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Originally Posted by solidwalnut
That's seems very clear to me now, thanks. So tell me if this is correct: the chorus of the song Norwegian Wood, even though we hear it as Mixolydian is actually just Mixolydian in passing and not considered modal. But the song LA Woman might more correctly be caste as a Mixolydian modal rock song.
Steve
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The intro and verses of Norwegian Wood are in D Mixolydian mode. The middle section "She asked me to stay..." is in D minor. It's a good example of a modal song containing different modes for different sections.
Another one is Hey Jude. It's strongly major throughout until the last "Na na na..." section which is Mixolydian. (C - Bb - F - C). As with Norwegian Wood, the change of mode is striking.
I'm ashamed to say I don't know LA Woman
