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For example, if you want to notate the key of D in the 42442424 mode of [[5L 3s]] in [[26edo]]:
For example, if you want to notate the key of D in the 42442424 mode of [[5L 3s]] in [[26edo]]:
 
* The chroma-positive generator of [[5L 3s]] is the subfourth, 461.5¢.
The chroma-positive generator of [[5L 3s]] is the subfourth, 461.5¢.
* D is reached by going 3 subfourth generators up from C.
 
* This means that the key signature should have three &’s, notated on the appropriate notes to represent the 42442424 scale on D. 
D is reached by going 3 subfourth generators up from C.
 
This means that the key signature should have three &’s, notated on the appropriate notes to represent the 42442424 scale on D. 


The new tonic (D) is spelled K in this mode, and the notes will be K L& M N O& P Q& J K. So the key signature will have an & on L, O and Q.
The new tonic (D) is spelled K in this mode, and the notes will be K L& M N O& P Q& J K. So the key signature will have an & on L, O and Q.