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Please, can someone tell me in which key this singer is singing. I can only fine the key of a song when it is an instrumental song. https://soundcloud.com/irwin-abrigo/cry-last-night
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I only listened for the first couple measures Irwin. The key of D-Minor (one flat) fits the melody. And since 95% of all songs are in the key of the first chord, I'd say that would be it - 95% sure. Hope this helps. Best, John
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Thanks John,
The key is D minor and I know that (one Flat) is B flat. I now learn too that most songs are in the key of the first chords. This was very helpful I appreciate it a lot.
Irwin
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Glad I was helpful Irwin!
Best, John :")
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John mentions that most songs are in the key of the first chord. I think this is more true of the last chord than the first, and the last note he sings is an F sharp. Unless my piano is out of tune (and it very well might be, it's been a long time since I've had it tuned ) , that is the note he is singing.
But, it could be either F# major, or F# minor chord being the harmony for the note, but the way he resolves, it sounds like a major chord to my ears (though it does sound like a woman singing, or a male with a high voice ) .
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It would depend what chord was used. Im not sure melodies by themselves have keys, because they can be changed by what chord is being played. I know scales do.
If your just trying to find a reference point, like not knowing what the note being sung is, than Id say John is correct.
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In effect melodies must be sung or demonstrated in a KEY and often but not always a song starts on The Tonic Chord But of course a demonstration can be sung without a musical instrument we whistle a tune and we chose a key even if its not known to the whistler
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One of the most important principles of songwriting is to remember that a good song is a partnership of many different components, all working together to produce a satisfying musical experience.
In that respect, song components are either enhancing or compromising their combined effects.
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