Re: [Harp-L] What is a key?

[Philharpn@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 11/12/06 3:33:19 PM, rubinmichael@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> I talk about the tonic being the tonal center of the song and all notes 
> having a relationship to that center and how interval distances are easier to 
> recognize that note name unless on has perfect pitch.  I compare the tonic to 
> the ground floor and the interval to rungs on a ladder. 
>   
>   I do all kinds of stuff.  Yet the question remains:
>   WHAT IS A KEY?
>   Thank you,
>   Michael Rubin
>   Michaelrubinharmonica.com
> 

The key is just the family name for a series of notes (scales, modes) and 
chords.