Figure Out the Key of a Song

Checkpoints

"Has anyone seen my key?"

Download Printable Checkoff Sheet (PDF): Figure Out the Key By Ear

*Checkpoints can be divided into daily, weekly or monthly lessons. Choose a speed that works for you.

***These lessons are pretty intense...make sure and take your time so that your ear can develop correctly.

Checkpoint 1 - The Scales

I'm going to show you through the process of elimination how you can figure out the key of a song by ear.

  1. Find Key By Ear Watch All Videos

Videos Include:

  • Example
  • Explanation
  • Practice 1-4

***You also might like to watch how to figure out the key if you already have the chords in front of you: Find Key By Chords.