Formula: W - W - H - W - W - W - H (1 2 3 4 5 6 7)
Relation with Major Scale: Mode I of the major scale (identical)
Theoretical Aspects
Sound Character: Bright, joyful, resolute. The arrangement of intervals creates a sense of stability and 'completeness', ideal for optimistic or epic melodies.
Typical Chord: I maj7 (major tonic with major seventh)
Modal Context: Fundamental in the Western tonal system. It has no particular modal colorings, being the basic reference for other modes.
Harmonic Use: Classical tonal harmony, IV-V-I progressions, perfect cadences. Used in almost all musical genres.
Musical Context
Musical Styles: Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Folk
Songs using the scale:
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Evoked Atmosphere: Sunlight, purity, triumph. Suitable for heroic narratives or moments of emotional openness.