Q: Bill, I'm writing something in G mixolydian (basic, I know) but I'm not sure which key to notate it in. Do I use no sharp and no flat, because that would work, or do I use G major with one sharp, and use a natural before every f? It seems dumb to put a sharp in the key, only to flatten it every time but I also think it would be smart to "set up" the idea of G. What do you reckon? Thanks man
A: if you write it with an empty key, write "G mixo" at the top of the page. traditionally, players look at the key sig to find the root, but you're right that you don't wanna keep naturaling the F every time