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A songs '''key''' denotes ''which'' systematic [[accidental|accidentals]] are to be used. The [[clef|clef]] determines ''where'' to put them.
A songs '''key''' denotes ''which'' systematic [[accidental]]s are to be used. The [[clef]] determines ''where'' to put them.


The key of C-major uses no flats or sharps, D-major uses 2 sharps etc.
The key of C-major uses no [[flat]]s or [[sharp]]s, D-major uses 2 sharps etc.


On creating new melodies you are prompted to provide the starting key.
On creating new melodies you are prompted to provide the starting key.
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When you need to rewrite your music into another key you may do so by using the [[transpose_dialog|transpose-dialog]].
When you need to rewrite your music into another key you may do so by using the [[transpose_dialog|transpose-dialog]].


[[File:music-key.jpg|776x210px|music-key]]
[[File:music-key.jpg|Default locations for sharps an flats with a treble clef]]
:''Default locations for sharps an flats with a treble clef


In blue above the staff the major keys are listed, in black below the staff the corresponding minor keys.
In blue above the staff the major keys are listed, in black below the staff the corresponding minor keys.

Latest revision as of 19:41, 22 July 2023

A songs key denotes which systematic accidentals are to be used. The clef determines where to put them.

The key of C-major uses no flats or sharps, D-major uses 2 sharps etc.

On creating new melodies you are prompted to provide the starting key.

If you need to change a key or insert a key-change you need the key-menu

When you need to rewrite your music into another key you may do so by using the transpose-dialog.

Default locations for sharps an flats with a treble clef

Default locations for sharps an flats with a treble clef

In blue above the staff the major keys are listed, in black below the staff the corresponding minor keys.

See also