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Sometimes it is the note that the song keeps refering back to. But one way is to find the last note and see where it is on the staff, and it's either that key in major, or the relative minor key. Also look at the first note. The chorus or refrain a lot of times is the key of the song, even if the song starts off minor. I kind of get a feel for the key by the first chord of the first verse; the intro may be a different chord like a fifth in a blues song. An example is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star; the first note, and the first chord is the key, and at the end of the first line the song reverts back to the root, or key; "Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are." "Twinkle" is C, and "are" is C. The song is in C major. you count the number of flats or sharps that are in the key. if there are sharps then you count them out (FCGDAEB which is the order of sharps) then you count one letter after in the alphebetic order. So two sharps for example would be in the key of D. If there are flats you count out the number of flats (BEADGCF) then you count back one in the order of flats. So if there were 3 flats in the key signature you would be in the key of E flat. its a little confusing at first but after you do it for awhile it just comes natural.
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∙ 12y agoFirst you need to know your scales. All of them, white and black keys.
Then, look to the left of the first line of the first page (key signature). Look at how many sharp/natural signs there are. If you know your scales really well, you should be able to tell pretty darn quickly, so scales are actually pretty important.
However, sometimes composers will (but rarely) put extra sharps or flats next to each note, instead of putting it in the key signature. Watch out for that. If you look at the notes with those accidental signs, and can find out which ones would've been in the key signature, then it's pretty much the same.
Sometimes, if they have runs in the music, you may be able to find out also what key it is in, because runs will probably be runs of the key that the key signature has. But do note that, throughout a piece, the key can change.
Um...do you have a theory teacher? Or a piano teacher?
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∙ 14y agoA key of a song is what note or scale the entire song is based out of. If you have a talented ear you can assume what the key is by playing a note that sounds good with all of the chords in the song. But, if you have access to it, you can find the key of a piece right before the Time Signature on a music staff.
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∙ 14y agoWhat I normally do is play the note on the piano, find a similar note on the guitar, and try playing notes around that one until I have found the same note on the guitar that I have on the piano. Note that some piano keys might not be on the guitar, if they are too low or too high, but most notes around the middle of the keyboard should have an equal note on the guitar. Another way to do it is if you know the name of the note you are playing on the piano, then you should be able to find it on the guitar by remembering which string on the guitar is which. On the thickest string, it will normally be an E if played open, then the note will move up half a step each fret. There are some exceptions, so any note that does not have a black key next to it on the piano will not have a sharp/flat fret on the guitar. For example, the sisth string (thickest) open is E, first fret is F (there is no E# or F♭), second fret is F#, third is G, and so on. Fifth string is A, fourth string is D, third string is G, second is B, and thinnest is also E, two octaves higher than the sixth string. Say you are looking for a C. Look for a string that is close to C, the B string is closest. Then move up one fret (No B#) and you have a C, which should match one C up from middle C on the piano.
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∙ 13y agoA piano doesn't "have a key", and just like most other insturments, it can play in many keys. To be in a key - or to have a key - is what is reffered to in a song describing what series of notes are being played. It also sometimes describes the pitch of a song. The piano is a concert pitch instrument, if that's what you were asking.
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∙ 13y agoit tells you what key you are in ( the key of g, b, a, etc)
and its also something u use to unlock something - LOL
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What is a dead piano key and how easier is it to repair?
A dead piano key is when a key on the piano won't play: something in the mechanism is not transferring the force from the key press to the hammer. It could be an easy fix or could be a difficult fix. It could be as simple as a missing hammer or as complex as regulation. If you get the piano tuned, the tuner should be able to fix the regulation. I only know uprights and cannot say for a grand piano. But in an upright there are a few regulation screws that when you turn the right ways you can regulate the piano yourself. There is one screw (Capstan) on the key lever itself that may need to be adjusted up to push the hammer into the string. or it could be the regulation on the Jack (letoff) that needs to be brought down, thus pushing the hammer up sooner. Remember there are thousands of pieces in the piano and just one piece being out of whack can throw the one key out of commission.
What sound does a key make?
when you strike a piano key you get a musical note out of the piano.
What key does piano play in?
The piano can play in any key because it is chromatic.
Circle of key signatures for piano?
Here is a website picture of the Circle of fifths or Circle of key signatures: http://www.pianoclues.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/circle-keysigs.gif
How do you play this is Halloween on piano?
You first obtain the music for this piece, then you find a piano, learn the piece, practice it for days and months, then play it for a concert on the piano.
What are piano key's know as?
ivories
What performing media is used in Fur Elise?
I guess you want to know that it was a piano piece written for one piano.
Does the trombone play piano music written in the key of c?
if you will it to, it can. It may be rather difficult, but it all depends on the piece
What musical key is the piano?
Piano is tuned in the key of C
What is a dead piano key and how easier is it to repair?
A dead piano key is when a key on the piano won't play: something in the mechanism is not transferring the force from the key press to the hammer. It could be an easy fix or could be a difficult fix. It could be as simple as a missing hammer or as complex as regulation. If you get the piano tuned, the tuner should be able to fix the regulation. I only know uprights and cannot say for a grand piano. But in an upright there are a few regulation screws that when you turn the right ways you can regulate the piano yourself. There is one screw (Capstan) on the key lever itself that may need to be adjusted up to push the hammer into the string. or it could be the regulation on the Jack (letoff) that needs to be brought down, thus pushing the hammer up sooner. Remember there are thousands of pieces in the piano and just one piece being out of whack can throw the one key out of commission.
Will the composer of Bella's lullaby decode it from piano to clarinet or flute?
flute and piano are in the same key so you can play the piano part on flute as for clairenet i dont know...
What sound does a key make?
when you strike a piano key you get a musical note out of the piano.
What key does piano play in?
The piano can play in any key because it is chromatic.
Interval of 2nd piece on piano?
i play the piano!
Circle of key signatures for piano?
Here is a website picture of the Circle of fifths or Circle of key signatures: http://www.pianoclues.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/circle-keysigs.gif
How do you locate B sharp on the piano?
it's the second key on the piano from left to right B sharp, when played on the keyboard is what we know as C natural.
How do you play this is Halloween on piano?
You first obtain the music for this piece, then you find a piano, learn the piece, practice it for days and months, then play it for a concert on the piano.
