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15.32Modal mixture in minor keys

Borrowing works in the other direction too.

If you're in C minor, you can borrow from C major.

For example:

Cm → F major

instead of Fm.

That introduces A natural.

This can create a Dorian-like sound.

Or:

Cm → C major

at the end gives a famous “Picardy third” effect.