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Working Out the Key

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"Gimme an E minor!" Or any key for that matter. But how do you figure out the key of a piece of music? Here's a worksheet that shows young musicians three easy steps to help them identify the key of a piece of music.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the piano to illustrate the sounds of various keys
Classroom Considerations
  • Designed for musicians with some knowledge of music theory and terminology
Pros
  • The worksheet illustrate how to use the three steps to find the key
Cons
  • None