icarusi Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 If you're not playing from manuscript, pitching to suit a singer or playing something you already play and have a preferred key (or keys), say busking a tune you haven't played, but know, which key would you choose to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettymike Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Middle C. Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Depends on the tune and what horns if any are in the band. For some reason my ears find Ab to be pleasant. LOL! "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 It's already playing in my head in a particular key before I even get to a keyboard. Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonnor Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 C D E G A F Bb (maj) (and corresponding 6M), my fingers just find the keys by themselves. Anything else I gotta apply a little thought. ~ vonnor Gear: Hardware: Nord Stage3, Korg Kronos 2, Novation Summit Software: Cantabile 3, Halion Sonic 3 and assorted VST plug-ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I'm playing in Bb a lot recently for some reason. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I would probably be able to conjure up an aural image in my head of what key I think the song is in and try to find that, I don't have perfect pitch per se but I get it right a good number of times. Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Clark Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 As a horn player, ironically, I've gotten used to playing in "guitar keys" (E, A, B, etc.). If you throw a natural flat key at me, I actually have to think for a bit. So please don't transpose into a "horn key" on my account. If you've been playing horn long enough, there's no such thing. Soul, R&B, Pop from Los Angeles http://philipclark.com Cannonball Gerald Albright Signature Alto, Yamaha YC73, Fender Rhodes, Roland Juno-106, Yamaha MX61, Roland VR-09, MicroKorg XL, Maschine Mikro, Yamaha Reface CP, Roland MKS-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I hear the beginning in my head and find the pitch from there. No sense fighting what's already there. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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