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How do you know in which key the song is in?

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Mon, 03/20/2023 - 12:58
yomagg
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Hi David. How can I find out in which key the song is? Do I have to have a trained ear to hear it? Or just try different harmonicas and hear which sounds better? Is there a more "scientific" approach to know that? Thanks!

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Mon, 03/20/2023 - 13:26
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Hello yomagg. "Just try

Hello yomagg. "Just try different harmonicas" is valid! But yes, there is a better method. Here's the lesson:
https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/ear_training_study_1_figuring_out...

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