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Understanding Key Signatures

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Understanding Key Signatures

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Josh Needleman

Published on November 1, 2016

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All too often, my students are baffled by, and afraid of understanding key signatures and how to identify them.

Using the cycle of 4ths and 5ths, this sometimes daunting subject can be made manageable. Use these excerpts from my book “Getting Around The Bass” to familiarize yourself with all twelve keys!

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