I don't have a problem with saying C Mixolydian, because it sets the tone for G major (and alludes to the idea of G major). But, as you say, there are more than one way to say the same thing.

by BirdBrain 5 days ago

Personally, I don't agree with distinguishing C and B#. I do believe in discussing F# and Gb, for instance, but in most instances, people don't say they are two different things - they say they are the same thing written in 2 formats. Just as B# and C are the same thing written in 2 formats.

by BirdBrain 5 days ago

Wow I needs to learn more about musicks peoples where can a kitty learn? I want to be the classy cultured one in the family, I already look the part!

by WeisseSchachlade 5 days ago

c major i meant.....

by nameno1had 6 days ago

for me it makes perfect sense to say a songs intro was written in G maj, while the key of the song is in C maj, instead saying the intro was in C mixolydian and the rest of the piece is in C na

by nameno1had 6 days ago

apparently classically trained musicians make a distinction in a particular manner between C maj and B# maj, while other musicians use the names innerchangibly, at their discretion, not a specific trained reasoning...

by nameno1had 6 days ago

It reminds me of a theory book that tried to argue that a 7th diminished was different from a 6th natural, which I think is too much intellect and too little reality. :P

by BirdBrain 6 days ago

wow clavy, it appears i am not the only one .....

by nameno1had 6 days ago

C Major is B# Major. I don't get it.

by BirdBrain 6 days ago

Here is a modulation I found: C Major - B# Major. It goes: C - E - F# - C#/E# - B#/Fx - Fx - B#. Seems easier to call it all C major and label it I - iii - IV/N - N6 - V64 - V - I.

by ClavierCavalier 6 days ago