[VIDEO] How to find the key of any song

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16 Comments For This Post

1. Dale says:
   February 13th, 2009 (comment#1)

   Hey Jermaine I really liked your last two vids, especially the key finding one. I was on point with u the whole time. Thanks for all the help. But on another know, i’m just making a little enquiry as to what’s going on for the 100,000 member drive contest. Have ya’ll forgotten about the persons involved in it because there hasn’t been any announcements or issuing of prizes and the contest has been over for months now. Thanks for a reply.

2. Laketa says:
   February 13th, 2009 (comment#2)

   Thanks again Jermaine for your time and talent. I really appreciate the extra reinforcement… My mind has successfully shifted to number mode…I know no other language…lol

   Keep up the awesome work and know that it is greatly appreciated- Laketa

3. Kevin says:
   February 13th, 2009 (comment#3)

   Thanks Jermaine! These videos really icrease the value of the time spent here. Keep them coming.

4. jeann says:
   February 13th, 2009 (comment#4)

   I enjoy these items and lessons very much,and i thank you and jermaine and Jp for all you are doing to help me get this down, God bless you richly you for the times you spend with us at GTMC also.

   jcoleman

5. Elizabeth says:
   February 15th, 2009 (comment#5)

   Great help in getting one on the right track. I appreciate !

6. Garbo says:
   February 15th, 2009 (comment#6)

   Jermaine,

   Very helpful…loved the minor key litmus test. You did a great job reinforcing the point with numerous examples. And the price was very reasonable! Thank you!

7. Stan Stewart says:
   February 16th, 2009 (comment#7)

   Great stuff Jermaine. Thank You.

8. TRUMUSIC1SOUL says:
   February 17th, 2009 (comment#8)

   I WOULDN’T TRADE HEAR AND PLAY FOR A TRIP TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!

9. Melanie says:
   February 23rd, 2009 (comment#9)

   I didn’t think finding the key was so easy - I’ve been avoiding putting my mind to it - but going through your ‘Finding the Key’ video, I’ve realised that I can trust my ear on this!
   Thanks so much Jermaine.

10. Fiyinfolu (Nigeria) says:
    April 3rd, 2009 (comment#10)

    Jermaine,
    Thanks a bunch, this is so revealing and helpful, I really appreciate it.

11. Oraine says:
    April 27th, 2009 (comment#11)

    Thank God for you, you have thought me alot and I am gonna make a difference in my Church now.

12. Shane says:
    May 17th, 2009 (comment#12)

    awesome video. very helpful. may God bless you and yours.

13. Ariel says:
    July 10th, 2009 (comment#13)

    Hey Jermaine,
    what a great lesson! I study music at school, but unfortunately we do little to none practical work this year. They say we need more theoretical knowledge first..
    so this lesson is right up my alley now. The minor chord trick is very cool! Really great if you ask me :)

    I like bands and artists that are musically-complex (mostly progressive) with many key changes and stuff like that, so this lesson is going to be really helpful !

    Another thing I wanted to point out.. I find it very inspiring to see how fun , relaxed, and cool you looked in this video, looks like you really enjoyed making it! That’s great!

    Thank you for a good lesson1

14. Arianna says:
    July 13th, 2009 (comment#14)

    Hi. Great site, but I think you are confusing the “common tone” and the “tonic”.

    Think about this way, a tonic (I) chord is made up of scale degrees 1,3 & 5, a dominant (V) chord is made up of scale degrees 5,7 & 2. The pitch that is common to both chords is scale degree 5, not scale degree 1. Scale degree 5 is the common tone, but it’s not the tonic, but it leads you directly to the tonic because it’s the dominant.

    In the first example,(Lord I Lift Your Name on High) Ab is the dominant/sol/V, Db is the tonic/Do/I. That’s why you hear the Ab the whole time, scale degree 5 is in the tonic chord and the dominant chord. Correct?

15. Liam says:
    November 9th, 2009 (comment#15)

    Wouldn’t it be good if they taught like this in schools?

16. Ronald says:
    November 19th, 2009 (comment#16)

    Hi Jermaine
    this was my first time on with you. Man you are awesome. I am a beginner but man have you been helpfull. I can now find any key to any song with some practise. thanks, god bless you & your family

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