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12 Possible Keys in Music

There are 12 possible keys any particular song can be played in since there are 12 notes on the piano keyboard, namely –

A,  A^#/B^b,  B,  C,  C^#/D^b,  D,  D^#/E^b,  E,  F,  F^#/G^b,  G, and G^#/A^b

A song can be played so that any one of these twelve notes will be the tonal center or home base.

For example, a song that is played in the “Key of C Major” will be built around the seven notes of C Major scale (i.e. C, D, E, F, G, A, and B).  See below:

Lesson 12 - 12 Keys of Music
I. Index 1. Introduction 2. 12 Possible Keys in Music 3. How to Tell What Key a Particular Song is In 4. Examples of Songs Played in Different Keys 5. The 12 Keys of Music 6. Conclusion

Download the printable version of this lesson here.

The Twelve Notes Of Music - Music Theory Simplified By Mark John Sternal. Edited by Jeanne Corlew. For Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar. There are only 12 notes in the musical alphabet, when you have mastered them you have mastered music. Music theory. Level: beginner through intermediate. Workbook. 24 pages. Published by MJS Music Publications.

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