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identifying the key
- Thread starter azeng808
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A good mix of both.
This may sounds obvious but most of the time, the root you play the most in a tune or the one you come back the most often is usually the key of the tune. I know there can be exceptions to this rule but most of the time it's gonna work.
SB
This may sounds obvious but most of the time, the root you play the most in a tune or the one you come back the most often is usually the key of the tune. I know there can be exceptions to this rule but most of the time it's gonna work.
SB
get the sound of the V chord in your head. The V will usually resolve to the I. That's what I rely on the most.
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In an unfamiliar piece without a sheet, the "tonal center" of a progression is my best indicator. By experimenting with different notes in the progression, I'll get a feel for which modes work and which ones don't. Once the modes lock with the tune, I know I'm there, gain a bit of confidence and can go with it some.
