Major Scale vs. Ionian Mode - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #29

The video tutorial explains the differences between C Major and C Ionian, highlighting that while they share the same pitches and home note, their harmonic structures differ. C Major involves a strong tonic-dominant relationship, typical of tonal music, whereas C Ionian is more modal, with melody driving harmony. The tutorial also discusses common chord progressions in tonal music and how modal harmony offers more open-ended progressions. It concludes by noting that many modern pieces blend elements of both tonality and modality.

What are the implications of having a strong tonic-dominant relationship in a piece of music?

How do elements of both tonality and modality appear in music from the 20th and 21st centuries?