Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Most guitarists naturally reach for keys like A, C, or G.

Robben Ford likes writing in B.

To his ear, B has a brightness to it, but it can still feel funky. It also sits well with his voice, which is just as important when the song includes vocals.

The bigger idea is to give the music a clear feeling. Funny, light, dark, aggressive, sexy, or somewhere in between. The song may move through different moments, but it should still have an overall character.

Try writing in a key you normally avoid and see what it brings out of you.

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What key always seems to bring out your best ideas?

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