Never use the transpose button on a Synth for a key change. You will forget to change it and be totally messed up. I have started a song in the wrong key and the band came in correctly, and this was in front of a large crowd at a NYE show. I changed into the correct key and recovered, but have never forgotten that moment. Don't have a bad memory. If your singer wants to change the key, you must learn the song in that key and not push the button. The transpose button is off limits unless the entire band is tuning down half a step, and even then it's hard to do if you have a real Hammond B3. Seriously, DON"T PUSH THE BUTTON.
This really helped me. I’ve been “transposing” parts of my music to play on one of my instruments solo because it doesn’t have the range needed. Sometimes going down a 4th in some parts before coming back to the original key, but everything still sounds good when played together. I always thought I was breaking some kind of music laws doing this, but it’s great to learn that it actually has a name.
I sort of felt the difference of the words, but I couldn't properly describe it. You definitely helped me specifying it. I think another way of saying it would be; you can transcribe a song/piece to any key, but modulations are part of the song/piece itself
Good explanation. I will often transpose to a more comfortable key if I'm accompanying myself. But modulation in pop music is a common cheap trick. Barry Manilow used it in nearly all his songs. Or take a song like Morning Has Broken, which starts in C, then modulates to D. It's obvious to a trained ear, but most people hear it as an exciting jump up the scale!
I have a question. How do you know when to modulate or even how to modulate? You modulated from c to g tonic to dominant, but can u modulate to other keys ? Thank you.
Not a different OCTAVE but KEY (tonality). For example if you transpose/modulate from C to G you are going on the 5th of the C Key (G), from there G is the new Key and becomes the 1st. It's a bit confusing to write but it is a simple concept.
I truly appreciate your knowledge and craft of the musical playing. Very talented. 🎵
Never use the transpose button on a Synth for a key change. You will forget to change it and be totally messed up. I have started a song in the wrong key and the band came in correctly, and this was in front of a large crowd at a NYE show. I changed into the correct key and recovered, but have never forgotten that moment. Don't have a bad memory. If your singer wants to change the key, you must learn the song in that key and not push the button. The transpose button is off limits unless the entire band is tuning down half a step, and even then it's hard to do if you have a real Hammond B3. Seriously, DON"T PUSH THE BUTTON.
Thanks for clarifying this. These terms are usually wrongly used. I'm glad that I've watched this video. It has taught me to unlearn and relearn.
This really helped me. I’ve been “transposing” parts of my music to play on one of my instruments solo because it doesn’t have the range needed. Sometimes going down a 4th in some parts before coming back to the original key, but everything still sounds good when played together. I always thought I was breaking some kind of music laws doing this, but it’s great to learn that it actually has a name.
Fantasticly clear explanation, thank you!
I sort of felt the difference of the words, but I couldn't properly describe it. You definitely helped me specifying it. I think another way of saying it would be; you can transcribe a song/piece to any key, but modulations are part of the song/piece itself
Good explanation. I will often transpose to a more comfortable key if I'm accompanying myself. But modulation in pop music is a common cheap trick. Barry Manilow used it in nearly all his songs. Or take a song like Morning Has Broken, which starts in C, then modulates to D. It's obvious to a trained ear, but most people hear it as an exciting jump up the scale!
Robert, this is a good lesson, as always. How may I get the sheet music to what you played as the demo?
This is so incredible ❤
Thank you! Nice and Clear
I have a question. How do you know when to modulate or even how to modulate? You modulated from c to g tonic to dominant, but can u modulate to other keys ? Thank you.
In classical music (for example sonatas) the modulation is often on the dominant (V), but in general you can modulate as you like/need
Quick question, how do you play a chord that is too big for your hand?
Thanks!
You sound just like Mark Hamill
I dont get it
Ok....So, all your doing is taking the same part of music and playing it in a different octave than it was originally played in? a bit confused here.
Not a different OCTAVE but KEY (tonality).
For example if you transpose/modulate from C to G you are going on the 5th of the C Key (G), from there G is the new Key and becomes the 1st. It's a bit confusing to write but it is a simple concept.
My understanding is that you play it in a different _key._