Does key make a difference?

Does key of song matter?

In other words, it's quite possible to generate interesting chord progressions even if you don't know the key of your song. Your ears will tell you if the progressions are working. So that's one answer: It doesn't matter if you don't know the key of your song; you can still come up with progressions that sound great.

Do different keys actually sound different?

Keyboard instruments were tuned differently in Schubart's day. The gaps between each note were not even like they are today, so different keys really did sound different, not just higher or lower. Or perhaps certain musical pitches are more in harmony with the natural resonance of a room, or even our bodies.

How does key affect music?

Each additional sharp in the key signature adds more brightness and sparkle to the sound, while each flat contributes softness, pensiveness and even melancholy. Also as a general rule, major keys sound happy, light, and regal; the minor keys are typically sad, dark and introspective.

Does staying in key matter?

Originally Answered: In music, why does the key matter? Today, key doesn't really matter. People can have very good relative pitch but very few have perfect pitch, so the key the piece is written is isn't really important to how you perceive the music.