Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of Piano Questions Answered I'm looking at some of the ways that you can move from one key to another - otherwise known as key modulation.
**Tutorials referenced**
The concept of musical key: youtube.com/watch?v=aU3VEy-4qwM
All the basic piano chords in one epic tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=C1i-cFx7__M
Chord theory epic: youtube.com/watch?v=AYBQUvmhAX8
The tutorial covers five specific techniques: moving between relative keys and parallel keys; jumping keys; using the circle of fifths and using pivot chords. I also discuss how you go about deciding when a key change is actually a key change and when it might just be a brief diversion away from the natural chords of the home key you're using.
You'll find this tutorial useful if you interested in songwriting and composition, if you're learning about music production or if you just want to spice up your piano improvisations with the occasional key change.
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00:00 Basics and background theory
3:23 1. Moving between relative keys
7:38 2. Moving between parallel keys
11:32 3. Moving up a semitone or whole tone (“The Disney Key Change”)
13:48 4. Using the circle of fifths
16:45 5. Using a pivot chord
21:44 How do I KNOW if I've changed key?
25:05 What next?
In this episode of Piano Questions Answered I'm looking at some of the ways that you can move from one key to another - otherwise known as key modulation.
**Tutorials referenced**
The concept of musical key: youtube.com/watch?v=aU3VEy-4qwM
All the basic piano chords in one epic tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=C1i-cFx7__M
Chord theory epic: youtube.com/watch?v=AYBQUvmhAX8
The tutorial covers five specific techniques: moving between relative keys and parallel keys; jumping keys; using the circle of fifths and using pivot chords. I also discuss how you go about deciding when a key change is actually a key change and when it might just be a brief diversion away from the natural chords of the home key you're using.
You'll find this tutorial useful if you interested in songwriting and composition, if you're learning about music production or if you just want to spice up your piano improvisations with the occasional key change.
CHECK OUT MY BOOKS AND OTHER DEALS
billspianopages.com/how-to-really
Book bundle deal: billspianopages.com/bundle
All six of my Piano Packs for £16.95: billspianopages.com/pianopacks
My Patreon page: patreon.com/billhilton
00:00 Basics and background theory
3:23 1. Moving between relative keys
7:38 2. Moving between parallel keys
11:32 3. Moving up a semitone or whole tone (“The Disney Key Change”)
13:48 4. Using the circle of fifths
16:45 5. Using a pivot chord
21:44 How do I KNOW if I've changed key?
25:05 What next?
