The scale and keys one of the major building brick in music . This can a bit abstract and can be confusing, even a myths in the beginning. With experience this become more and more clear. You might consider rereading this lesson from time to time until you solidfy your understanding of this essential musical concept.
What is Keys in Music?
In music a key is the major or minor scale around which a piece of music revolves. A song in a major key is based on a major scale. A song in a minor key is based on a minor scale.
In music a key is the major or minor scale around which a piece of music revolves. A song in a major key is based on a major scale. A song in a minor key is based on a minor scale.
A song played in the ‘key of C major’ revolves around the seven notes of the C major scale – C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. That means the fundamental notes making up the song’s melody, chords, and bassline are all derived from that group of notes.
A song in the ‘key of F major’ uses the notes of the F major scale – F, G, A, Bb, C, D, and E.
Similarly, a piece of music can be in a minor key and revolve around a natural minor scale. For example, a song in the ‘key of D minor’ uses the notes of the D minor scale – D, E, F, G, A, Bb, and C.
