[pianotech] theory question

[Ken & Pat Gerler]

The larger interval is listed first!?
Ken

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From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] theory question


> Ken said: "I concur with Tom. You count from the bottom up. A "6" is the
> interval between the E and the C when in first inversion. In second
> inversion, G, C, E, there is a 4th between the G-C and an "6" between the
> G-E."
> 
> Ken Gerler (I was a theory major in college)
> 
> Hmmm? if that were the case, then the later would be a 4/6 rather than a
> 6/4. Right?<G> Personally, I prefer the Jazz Musicians way of saying
> something like "the C chord with a G in the bass.<G>
> That's my take on that.
> Joe
> 
> 
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
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