Think of keys as families of notes. Keys are a group of notes that work well together. Around this scales are created. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule. In many fusion / jazz applications the players will intentionally use notes that are technically "out of key" to create the effect of tension in the music or to lead the listener's ear to an intended "key change". It sounds really technical, but it's not. If you forget everything I just said and just play what you think sounds good, there is probably some place in music theory to justify it. Music theory is almost as full of shit as psychology. Just learn the scales and try them. If it sounds good, go with it. If it sounds like shit, move on. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by stratlover from Friday, June 27, 2008 4:47:11 PM)
stratlover wrote:
Ive got a question for those who know music theory a bit.
What does it mean that something is in a certain "key"? I hear a lot of time how certain songs or parts of songs are in the key of E, E minor, A, ect. What is that all about?
