Key Changes- Music Tutorial- How to Change Keys

How to Change Keys- half-steps, whole-steps, Circle of 5ths, and all other key changes
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THE PIANO LESSON I DEFINITELY NEEDED!! Being a church pianist is most definitely an entire art form, and I’m trying to get better, and this has been very helpful for prelude.

[@acceptfilms9415]

This is one of best and most concise videos on modulations I’ve seen . Beautiful playing as well, thank you!

[@Treaclepuff]

I will have to get some of your work I guess. I've been a pianist since I was 17, up till my Mom became sick and now I care full time for her. I guess Forty some years. I am self taught, pretty much and learned to read music, thanks to church pianists that were willing to let me ask questions. I could never get lessons. Now as an adult, I would LOVE to have lessons, and get told, "Aww, you don't need any lessons! You play very well!" Yes, I can play pretty well, play fairly well by ear and have learned to do some chord changes, but I have no idea about music theory, chord construction, or whatever that's needed. I haven't played much in the last three years, but I hear you play and long to be able to play like that! Thanks for taking time to make a video about key changes. I may have to watch again and takes notes and try to make time to practice again.

[@educationalspecialist_caryna]

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[@JudyOFarrell]

Thank you - this is probably the best explanation I've heard around key changes. I've been using these transitions for years but with average success. I feel like now I know exactly what to look for. I'll be using these in church for sure! A big thank you from Down Under.

[@jonkubetz3416]

Natalie, you are one of the best things that has happened during the last 4 months. I came across your Sunday hymns by accident, immediately subscribed and have listened to all your music since. I recently decided to watch some of your tutorials and although I only play by ear and don't know how to read music or understand most of the terms in this lesson, you make it so plain and demonstrate so I can see. Several people have tried to help me over the years but your videos are the best. I appreciate all the different styles of piano you can play but most are well beyond my level. I especially enjoy when you play with the other people and sing too. You have an incredible talent for playing, singing and most importantly teaching. OK, I probably enjoy your playing the most, but your teaching has been such an encouragement to me. It's interesting that one of the songs you use as an example on this video, "Saved" is one of the first songs I was able to play. I am only able to play in one key so when I play 20 or 30 songs in a row, I always play a song that ends with the same note as the 1st note of the next song. Your way is much better. I praise and thank God for you. You are such a blessing to me. I watch your videos with my 3 year old granddaughter. Can't think of better TV for her to watch.

[@jimcarter6669]

My dad and I are your biggest fans! He loves to sing along. Thanks for making him happy and for all the music.

[@coleburtonmusic8867]

This is so helpful! I am a church pianist who has played this style of instrumentals for service invitation and for funerals, and have often been stumped when I end a song in one key but my next song’s key isn’t within the circle of 5ths or a half step higher. Thanks so much for this! You are an awesome testimony for the Lord! God bless you and your family!

[@mariarecio8839]

Wow! This is mind blowing. I am going to start incorporating these techniques when I play at my local church. God Bless you. Muchas gracias !

[@davidtaylor328]

This young lady is talented & Beautiful. 2 Thumbs Up to her 👍👍

[@lisahaynes5127]

Thank you so much for showing how to transition into a new key. I knew the rules but needed some more guidance how to get there. I didn’t know about the circle of fifths rule. I always love your tutorials and was super excited when it popped up on my phone. I’ve learned a lot during COVID and I’m frequently saying, “I learned that from Natalie” like I know you. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 You’ve increased my passion for learning and teaching. Thank you !

[@Rosie_C]

“It’s to your advantage to know it in both keys..” Lol, it never occurred to me to just learn hymns in a new key when I find them like that! I bring my own hymn book to the nursing homes and just use that. 🙈 This is something I’ll try to grow in! :)

[@tynran]

Thank you for uploading your QA’s and live videos. I’ve really enjoyed and learned more from your tutorials than I have my previous years of formal music education. Please do more! You’ve also inspired me to reacquaint myself to the keyboard during the past 6 mo after 20+ years of not playing. I have seen personal progress by going back to the basics of hymn playing and applying some of these nuggets of music theory and application to the piano. Unfortunately, there seems to few resources online in regards to the traditional hymn playing art...(a dying art, maybe?!) Your time and contribution is a blessing! (The COVID19 has also given me the time to practice) Who knows? Maybe I can serve in some church playing capacity soon in the future! God bless you!

[@pennybrown9839]

Thank you! Thank you! This will help me so much, as I am not a note reader, I play solely by ear. You are so kind to share your extensive music theory knowledge. 💕Hugs💕

[@joyedell1074]

Thank you so much for the "tips" (normally called music theory which might scare some people!!!) You make general rules of music very easy to understand AND apply! Thanks!!!!

[@barbarastevens2747]

Best explanation I’ve ever heard. Thanks so much!

[@judihardman321]

You are a born teacher. Always easy to understand.

[@djmusic130fdy]

Wow! I knew the first three, but the last one-pure magic. Just spent 1/2 hour on nothing but transitions! Magic...

[@hymnsingingathome]

Thank you for these clear guidelines. I will be practicing this for my playing at church. 🙂

[@tleek07]

I was able to use this to go from safe in the arms of Jesus in G major to near to the heart of God in D flat major. They are just accross the page from each other in the soul stirring songs and hymns.

[@mariarecio8839]

Thank you so much! This lesson has helped me a lot. I can play better at church with this advise. God bless you !

[@normapatterson2839]

Thank you Natalie for these very valuable tips on key changes. I look forward to trying this out when playing for our congregational singing. You always make it seem so easy but I guess that just comes with practice.

[@habilacharya]

This is what I was trying to learn for a long time but was not able to find an appropriate tutor. This one is awesome. Thank you so much!!!

[@zayswurld]

Great Lesson!!!

[@SmileySunrise]

I must admit that I don't play, but I enjoyed "learning". Thanks for making this enjoyable for all! :-)

[@LasRedondas]

Muchas gracias Natalie! Estuve esperando mucho este video. Desgraciadamente pedí a varios pianistas de mi iglesia que me enseñaran ésto y ninguno lo quiso hacer. Esta enseñanza será de mucha bendición para mí. Mil gracias!

[@WHEREtheFUNK]

this is the most valuable and concise block of information on the topic I have found. Thnk You!

[@luckapaschal1030]

This is very amazing and awesome. Natalie, thank you very much. May, God bless you abundantly. Speaking from the deepest part of my heart. Once again thank you.

[@robparker6649]

Once again absolutely brilliant. Thank you .

[@davidleslie9959]

Thanks so much for this it was super helpful Great playing aswell👌🏼

[@isaacpaz8493]

Thank you very much for sharing this valuable content, I have already acquired some of your arrangements! They are very helpful. I am really enjoying accompanying my congregation, greetings from Mexico!

[@Rosie_C]

Thank you! :) I played that transition for C to D flat in At Calvary over and over. :)

[@jlh2667]

Thank you!!! I have had a hard time with key changes, but this clears things up a lot!

[@RichardDCook]

Your videos are awesome! I watched your Q&A and I learned more in that one video than two years of being a Music Major. I've worked doing church gigs for 40 years, hundreds of weddings and funerals and ordinary services, as a bagpiper. And I have to say that the modern trend to modulate to a higher key for the last verse is something I dread! Because bagpipes can't do it. I tell the organist and choir director, but sometimes they "do what comes natural" and modulate, and I have to stop playing. There are a few Hymn-tunes with such a limited range that they can be played in two keys on the bagpipes, but they're a fourth apart (Bb and Eb). One such is HYFRYDOL, another is PLAINFIELD (LOWRY).

[@arundey1988]

thanks a lot Mam this is so simplified method.❤❤❤❤❤ad

[@loganbutler1016]

This is amazing! Thank you so much. This video has helped me tremendously!

[@mikeacord5329]

Very helpful! You explain the theory so it's clear and practical. Thanks!!

[@leahmason8365]

Wow. What an excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@danielandashleighelazegui3258]

Love this! Wish you could be my piano teacher ❤️🎹

[@NatalieRaynesMusic]

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[@mugalyaronald2842]

thanks madam i been wandering but now i know

[@jonahchowri8125]

The best channel on KZbin!!!!

[@nhm1069]

Thanks for this very helpful information. I don't play the piano but this is still beneficial for guitar arrangements.

[@pianistluckyson1324]

This is so helpful and as beautiful as you. Thanks for sharing

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Gracias por compartir con nosotros tus conocimientos.

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Just wooow.

[@neldarust5951]

This was very helpful. Thank you so much.

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Thanks!

[@lobosrojos]

Thanks so much. A great tutorial.

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I love this. So helpful 👍😊

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Thank you. Great information

[@keithcaesar5791]

Thank you for such a tutorial

[@lyngeljameslape5125]

Thank you so much for this 🤩🤩🤩

[@egeorge4378]

I play by ear and am so grieved that I do not understand any of the terminology used here, it is my dream to one day learn to play even half as well as you. God bless.

[@gretaalcindor5068]

Love ❤️ watching you play just beautiful

[@hadasagal]

Thank you so much for sharing with us all that you've learned🙏🏻🤗 I'm watching you from Romania ...I am asking you...it also works between minor keys changing or from minor to a major one?

[@finninggris3199]

thank you

[@ikponmwosaedo7530]

Thanks for this Tutorials.Do Tutorial on Playing Technique:"octave-chord LH" Pls.

[@lynnehood9929]

Thank you so much!

[@jSattJamboree]

Great video! As a guitarist l understand most of it, but I would love to see this same tutorial done on a guitar as well 😃

[@graciethurmond1549]

Can you please do a tutorial for the windshield wiper style ?!

[@GlynRobinson]

I wish I could play the piano! 😪 love listening to you!

[@nellflower9898]

Learn to play! Start today! with God all things are possible 😊

[@samuelmcilroy7331]

nell flower so true!!!!

[@lorent8921]

Hi natalie is your church on you tube?..I wud sure enjoy a full service with you the piano

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❤❤

[@rapunzelz5520]

This color blue is very prettyon you 😀

[@gretaalcindor5068]

Oh yes I was saying just like you

[@Fenja_Rose]

Thank you very much, this is so helpful! What am I doing, when my change has to be a minor change as well? For a song I only want the refrain to be repeated in a higher key, which starts with a minor chord. So I end on C major and my new Chord has to be #c minor. Im still struggling with this.

[@graemehughes9910]

Thank you so much. Which notes do you use for the walk down or walk up

[@dennismuhura]

very informative...

[@esterkarume9764]

Damn that's good

[@watercooler1583]

beautiful

[@rlperry0509]

Awesome

[@ernestMdube]

Thank very much for brilliant tutorials sister Natalie, but may I know the meaning of a 5 7 chord in the new kew?

[@karenfal8448]

Wow you are an amazing player! How long have you been playing? I'm a beginner and don't have circle of 5th memorized or the chords, but I'm working on it. Thanks.

[@williamroggow1658]

I understand the theory behind the key changes, how do I find the "filler" notes I see you use in the transition between the two keys?

[@PaddingtonSoul]

Hi, Natalie. :)

[@l0v860]

Hi Natalie, do you have any arpeggio run lessons? Thank you!

[@markmatuz849]

How about key change from higher key to a lower key?

[@abdullahshahzad333]

Do minor keys also follow the same rules?

[@keplerlumbangaol2836]

How I can learn Piano ? because for me it's very quick, Can you teach me but very slowly..??

[@euniceryan5517]

DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO OR ANYTHING WRITTEN OUT ON THIS TUTORIAL FOR KEY CHANGES THAT CAN BE PURCHASED.. ALSO ON YOUR VIDEO'S OR CD'S' OF ONE, TWO, THREE, ARE THEY SEPARTE LESSIONS OR DOES THE THREE CONTAIN THE ONE AND TWO. IF I CAN FIND THE PAGE WHERE THESE ARE SOLD IT PROBABLY EXPLAINS IT FORO ME. I WANT TO PURCHASE THESE??

[@daveb.4460]

WHY ARE YOU YELLING??

[@edwinmachariamwangi]

Hi. What's the name of that music book you have there?

[@Harlem55]

This only holds true so long as you dont move the key up a diminished fifth (the tritone.) For example the key of C to the key of Gb. But that rarely happens in practice.

[@NatalieRaynesMusic]

In which case, you would still use the ii-V7 of the new key to change keys. That is the formula for every key change except half-steps, whole-steps, and up a fourth (using the Circle of Fifths), which only require the V7 of the new key.

[@Harlem55]

@@NatalieRaynesMusic either that or back-cycle around the circle of fifths but backcycling is jazz. 😎

[@marthaudom6543]

Please teach me how to play what a friend we have in Jesus

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[@johnmundung3165]

I like tutorial piano hymns,,,but i like camera in piano.....ok

[@daveb.4460]

Will you marry me?

[@markmatuz849]

How about key change from higher key to a lower key?

[@markmatuz849]

Thank you so much. I've been playing piano for years for our church but I never seem to improve, your videos are really helpful. ❤