BTW: The Ionian mode is the same as a Major scale, so C Ionian is the same as saying C Major. When you play starting with D, but using the notes of the C Major scale, you are using the Dorian mode.
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Well, the feel of resolution is an interesting question. I suspect it really has more to do with the dominance of Major scales in our music culture. What I mean is, it feels resolved when you go to C because we identify with the Major scale more readily and we can tell what the root tone _should_ be.
BTW: The Ionian mode is the same as a Major scale, so C Ionian is the same as saying C Major. When you play starting with D, but using the notes of the C Major scale, you are using the Dorian mode.
BTW: The Ionian mode is the same as a Major scale, so C Ionian is the same as saying C Major. When you play starting with D, but using the notes of the C Major scale, you are using the Dorian mode.
