Re: How to have everything noted in C major even if transposed for another instrument

[Alain]

Alain wrote:
> Hi NG
> 
> In modal jazz it can make sense to write everything in C major key
> because it is not always obvious what key a piece is in.
> All the flats and sharps will then be noted at every appearance.
> 
> My problem is the following. I define a melody in concert key:
> 
> melody = {
>   \key c \major
>   \time 4/4
>   c4 cis4 .....
> }
> 
> then I use this melody for a concert sheet and a Bb sheet.
> For Bb of course I use
> 
> \book{
>   \score{
>     \transpose bes c' <<
>       \context ChordNames \chords { \override ChordName #'font-size = #6
>           \harmonies
>       }
>       \context Voice = "mel" {
>       \melody
>       }       
>     >>
>   }
> }
> 
> And here's the problem. The Bb sheet is now notated in D major. But I'd
> like to have it in C major as well!
> 
> thanks for any help
> 
> Alain


Ok, it works just by not defining the key at all. simple ;-)

thanks Jonathan....

Alain