What keys can a song be in?

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Since there are 12 major scales, there are 12 major keys. Likewise, there are 12 minor scales and, therefore, 12 minor keys. So there are 24 keys all together. Three of the major keys can be named 2 different ways – one way with sharp note names, and the other way with flat note names.

Can a song be played in any key?

Theoretically you can play any melody and chord progression for a song in any key. But a song will often work best in certain keys and usually the key it was written in for a specific instrument.

How do you choose what key a song is in?

4 Tips for Choosing a Song's Key1Find Your Vocal Range. Every singer has a vocal range of high and low notes they can comfortably sing. ... 2Knowing Your Vocal Sweet Spot/Power Note. ... 3Musical Timbre of Instruments and Singers. ... 4Instrument Playability and Ease of Performance.

Can a song be in 2 keys?

Commonly, songs can use two keys: the main key, and then a modulation to a key that is a 5th apart. For instance, starting a song in C major but having a section that goes to G major (G is the 5 chord in the key of C) and then returning to C at the end.

What key are most songs played in?

And since most Western music is composed on either piano or guitar, musicians are most likely to play in the key of G which is convenient for both guitar and piano.

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