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Understanding Musical Keys
What does it mean for a song to be 'in a key'?
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What Is a Key?
A key is like the 'home base' of a song. It tells you which notes sound good together and which chord feels like 'home'.
The Key Signature
When we say a song is 'in C major' or 'in G major', we're identifying:
• The tonic (home) note
• Which notes are sharp or flat
• The overall mood (major = happy, minor = sad)
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