How to find the key for ANY Gospel Singer

How to find the key for ANY Gospel Singer

Listening for Cadences: To quickly find the key of a song, focus on identifying cadences, which are musical phrases that typically start or end sections of the song, such as choruses, verses, or bridges. Cadences often occur at key points where the music resolves or pauses, making them crucial for identifying the song’s key.

Recognizing the "One": Cadences usually resolve on the "one" or tonic of the scale, which is the root note of the key. By listening to these resolution points, you can often determine the overall key of the song.

Practical Exercises: Improve your ability to identify keys by practicing with various songs. Use platforms like YouTube to practice hearing and identifying cadences in different types of music. This repeated practice helps in sharpening your ear for key detection.

Building Chords: Once a cadence is identified and the root note determined, build chords around that note to confirm the key. For example, if the cadence ends on a G note, you might try chords like C major or G major to see which fits best.

Skill Development: As your skill in hearing and identifying cadences improves, you'll find it easier to determine keys without waiting for a cadence. This advanced ability allows you to pick out the key center more quickly and accurately, aiding in faster song learning and adaptation.

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[benedictnwani]

My best piano teacher
Right from my beginner level, now am intermediate player 🥰

[marktaylor]

I believe you are doing the 2nd to last note in intro and ending method?

[dipanshusingh]

Sir can we use add9 chord for any song of any genre

[mannytj]

Hi, Mr warren keep up the good work.
How much does it cost to take online class from you per month or yearly and also how long will it take me to finish learning from you, actually I'm a early intermediate player.

[AsanTole]

Very useful advice, as always. Thank you, Warren!