What Is A Key

Understanding HOW a key works is much more valuable than knowing each one.

00:00 Thesis
00:30 Introduction
02:06 How a key works
03:09 Putting it on the fretboard
07:19 Indicators of what key you're in
11:16 Wrap Up

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[xxnonstopdancingxx]

Jesus, this guy is next level good. Original content that takes your intermediate playing forward. 2022 has to be the year that this channel gets to 100k at least 🤞

[thebillis]

You are so well spoken. Thank you so much for putting out these videos for free.

[halzion]

This is the first time i've actually been able to sort of understand some music theory! Thanks for the simplified explanation!

[PaulJonesy]

Another great lesson Chris, if you stir in the quick fact that the relative minor is the same notes and chords you get an additional light bulb moment. Realising the power of knowing the major scale, the way the chords are built and the relationship to the relative minor was the revelation moment for me after years of noodling on guitar. Your videos are great explanations of those concepts, thank you and happy new year.

[stevefielding]

Your teaching method and delivery is sublime Chris. Thank you for unlocking the mysteries of music!

[VinnyChezni]

I've always been jumbled in my knowledge of certain theory, but after discovering your channel from Marty this past December, you've genuinely changed the way I play guitar after over a decade. Something about the way you explain and show things just clicks with me. Thank you.

[lopermachine]

Shocked at how well you explain things. Like seriously thank you!

[TomKaszuba]

Another eureka moment going off in my brain. The lights are being turned on in my guitar mind and I thank you for that very much Chris.

[mateos]

Happy new year Chris!! Thank you so much for all the amazing lesson and the knowledge of music you taught us !! I love the instrument even more because of your lessons !!! many thanks!!!

[JaysonT]

When I was in highschool, I was in Choir and I could not find anyone who could effectively explain what keys were. It took 4 years to finally understand them.

[tone-glide]

Happy New Year! Chris! Great lesson! As always!

[jmoorecareers]

Even when I already understand the topic I always learn something new from you videos. Thanks, Chris, and Happy New Year!

[lukaszmikula]

Honestly I have not seen this video in full but we are celebrating New Year. Everything the best to you Chris I admire your work, It gave me a lot. Keep it up !

[francocerasuolo]

Happy new year, Chris. Thank you for all the wonderful knowledge in 2021. I learned so much from you and look forward to 2022 lessons

[tosh]

Why has it taken me so long to find this information! This has absolutely blown my mind. Chris, you are a legend. Thank you. 🙏🏼🫶🏼

[scottkidwellmusic]

Thank you, Chris 🙏

Happy New Year to you- looking forward to continuing the journey

Be good to you!

[MrBazda]

Superbly simplified as always. Cheers Chris, happy new year. Look forward to more great stuff in 22

[chadharland]

Happy New Year Chris, can't wait to spend half of the year with you again. Thanks so much!!!

[josepheberhardt]

So happy to see a new post up. You are really helping me out on my guitar journey. TYFYS!! Keep Up the Good Work!

[ShadowDC]

your lessons are brilliant thank you and happy new year