Changing Keys: A Simple Guide To Transposition | HDpiano

In this video Devon shows you the simple 'math' behind transposing on the piano. What is transposition? It's the process of moving to a higher or lower key to better suit one's vocal range or aesthetic preference- imagine lifting an existing piano part straight up off the keys and dropping it somewhere higher or lower. Intrigued? Watch the video!

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[jediwooder]

I found this helpful, not for transposition but key knowledge. I never learned the 7 degrees so composing was always hard but I found this helpful for that, so thanks!

[ft.galpardo]

This is the best way to do it! Yes! Thank you for teaching it this way, and you're one of the big piano channels so it's great. Thank you! And this is a great tutorial regardless of the content. Thanks.

[swzb]

you a very talented musician and more so a very good instructor a seemingly complicated thing simple and a clear....thank you

[solomonchilds]

As a pianist who just learns what notes to play from you guys and synthesisers, I’m really out of my depth here ahahhah

[benks]

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for those trying to transpose. super easy

[babyc]

That actually helped a lot thank you so much

[katherinehenricksen]

This is exactly what I was looking for and on the first video too! Thank you!

[jollylawyer]

Nice video, I came here because I wanted to learn the maple leaf rag in all keys

[shamsam]

Can you make a video to play piano chords and other chord in one scale

[thomaspalmer]

Can you please do a lesson on “soldier’s things” - by Tom Waits. Such a beautiful piano piece

[rileysandell]

thank you this helped me a lot!!!!
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[producedbyreplay]

WHAT SOFTWARE IS THIS I REALLY NEED IT

[richardk]

1st! Always love your vids it helps so much!

[carlamitce]

What’s the software they use to record their playing?

[gezael]

Can you make a tutorial on War of hearts by Ruelle?

[marybeatricefranco]

Thank you this really helped me out like A LOT🤣

[alexismcguire]

Where can I find Georgia in the key of F maj, instead of G

[MidnightMig]

For some reason, you remind me of defib. He hasn't uploaded in a while and that gives me a slight suspicion.

[a.montiel]

The idea that someone would ever vomit to “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys makes ME vomit. YOU DON’T VOMIT TO ALICIA KEYS!!!! THATS IMPOSSIBLE!