VIDEO LESSON: Finding the key to any song

[@dazzaondmic]

I watched this video in like 2011 when we needed a keyboardist in my church. 4 years later I now play every Sunday. This was my starting point. Thank you.

[@PianoGlise]

Sir if u dont mind can i mail u to ask regarding music plz

[@PianoGlise]

How to find keys of a song from chords....i can get chords from app but keys could not find....please can help me?

[@CAChaitanyaPathak]

@@PianoGlise try android application BACKTRACKIT to find key of any song...

[@TheValobalok]

this was my first video on this topic too back in 2011-12.

[@BishopMichaelJones1]

GREAT APPROACH TO FINDING THE RIGHT KEY FAST.THOSE INTRO MELODY NOTES CAN GET YOU WHEN YOUR PLAYING SONGS BACK TO BACK.

[@ChevonneReynolds]

I just thank God so much for your generosity Jermaine. I pray that God continues to bless your ministry real good.

[@MichaelRonChristopherMRC]

you posted this 12 years ago and it just help me tonight. wow

[@hearandplay]

Wow that's phenomenal! You can find many more lessons like this on www.GospelMusicTraining.com 😀 God bless you Michael Ron Christopher!

[@dakingfish7000]

14 years old and still a great lesson. Thanks so much!

[@hearandplay]

You're very welcome!

[@tanham007]

I just discovered you and made a decision to move forward on my lifelong dream to play piano. I am deeply into the music business, but I want to give back to the Lord to be able to play for churches who have no musician. I have some training on clarinet from years in school so some of the music theory is still with me. But I love how you present you lessons and I will be purchasing my lessons from you next week when I make it home from my travels. Oh yes, Silver and Gold is a song that I've performed many times in church.... It is my favorite. And you were playing that beautifully. I would like for you to make a video playing that where we can see your hands! I was raised COGIC, so you pretty much know how I roll muscially in the Lord! HAHAAA! Thank you and I am excited about learning from you. You make it easy!

[@gtao22]

Your gift Germaine is truly spiritual 'cause the more you give the more it multiplies. You don't know how much hope you generate in people's hearts & who could mesure this? You are paving a road to creation in the most beautifull way, this is a given from on high without a doubt! Spirit is with you.

[@danielkarniel6922]

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[@ericdwiz]

I enjoyed the lesson on" what key are we in?" What you have shared with us will take my playing to another level. Be blessed, You are five stars in my book. Thanks John

[@RomeoMakota]

i watched this in 2018 and was very helpful

[@bishop2arise]

never a disappointment when u open ur inventory of creativity of music keep bringin the video and hopefully i'll be able to play a tune one day with the same passion that u play with.

[@Snephrew]

Those who Love God are patient and giving enough to be able to teach others/convey understanding. Well done Sir. Thank You!!! =)

[@nikollechandler3118]

Wow, I am 27 years old and happen to be the Pianist at my church. I came across your website a few days ago, signed up and have taken full advantage of your offers. I have watched and taken notes on the first 2 videos and eagerly await the third. I have signed up for the Music Minutes and received my first one today. Your sites are in my bookmarks and I have subscribed to this channel as well. I think you have a wonderful thing going here. God bless you for what you are doing to help struggling musicians like myself. Unexpectedly, I happen to have come to this video at a time when our Organist is used to giving us what key we are in, but a lot of times she forgets to do so. I know how to transpose the key, but to be able to pick it up will be such a wonderful asset to my playing alone. And I know their is so much more to learn from you and your courses!!!!!!!!! I would have loved to get some of your other courses, but unfortunately I have no control over my money and especially any kind of credit or debit cards. If I did, I would certainly pay for such a quality as this is!!!!!!!!!! And so, I just wanted to say thank you and know I am taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity and that I could not thank you enough!!!!!!!!! Again, God bless you abundantly!!!!!!!!!!!! ~Nikolle Chandler

[@personaltip]

Germaine, you are fun to watch. I just enjoy listening to you. You are fun. May God bless you my brother and keep you healthy and strong and that on your life you will never see bad days. I pray in Jesus name. I just love you brother and I love what you are doing.

[@Enobdum01]

Thank you, my friend! The chief indicator of a master teacher is his/her ability to make the complex appear simple. You sir are a master teacher!

[@samanosukkia]

Just as he promised i came out of this with a new skill. Thank you Jermaine, you're truly a great teacher!

[@lloydjordan8019]

I dj house music but have always been interested in harmonic mixing . This is by far the clearest explanation on how to find the key. To many other people just expect people to know things that there never taught . Thanks

[@soulvibe2007]

What a great tutorial ..... I'm so bad at singing or humming that I did all the humming in my head and got the right key every time thanks for the help never gonna forget that trick. All them years of DJ'ng helped me a lot with this I think Thanks Alot :)

[@dolphinsatsunset1]

I'm a guitarist and this still helped me. Thanks for this video and for your invaluable information!!!! You rock dude! Keep the videos coming!

[@dennishemstra]

great clip. It's great how you're just being open, not being embarrased. Keep the clips coming, Dennis

[@hesaves100]

Thanks Jermaine, that helped a lot, I am learning, I am learning, Thanks to God for you.

[@Spence77]

Hi, Jermaine. I lost my downloaded videos when my laptop went down. I since bought a new one... but I just wanted to say that it was a pleasant surprise to know that I was able to re-download those vids over a year and a half later. You're a great teacher, brother. Keep it going, as I know you will.

[@tonynicholas1695]

thanks Mr Griggs! got on your course only 3 weeks ago as a total beginner. thank you kindly, your teaching is flawless.. i have recorded my first ever song

[@kathrynbuehler9964]

Hey Jermaine. Watched your first video yesterday and totally got it. Got the "hum" on first try. I am hearing impaired so was difficult to hear the music on your computer. Just finished lesson 2 and printed off the flash cards. So simple. Thanks so much for doing this. Very easy to follow and "get it"!!!! Thanks so much.

[@adrianh63]

Just learned something from you Thank you very much for the lesson Jesus just opened another door in my musical education

[@dankirouac]

Thanks a lot for these tips. Very helpful for someone who isn't a classically trained musician. I'm a hip hop producer trying to improve my ear so I can add music to existing samples and your tricks are making things a lot easier and more enjoyable!

[@mgm1986]

I'm not sure the best way to put this...AWESOME!! Thanks Jermaine!

[@amjPeace]

I can do this!!!!! Oh, I feel so smart! Thanks, Jermaine! Keep smilin', annie

[@JuanVazquezme]

thank you so much for uploading this video. I hummed along with my guesses and ended up guessing the last few ones correctly because of your coaching. I'm so impressed and surprised at the same time. thank you!!

[@adhokashila9020]

I'm thankful for this technics and I'm happy because I can finally start learning on my own with this helpful technics, many thanks to you jermaine because you are giving it for free...

[@Rasdock]

A lot of people explain this concept, but this is the one that has really landed with me. Like dolphinsatsunset1, I'm applying it to guitar. The last several examples, I went to the KZbin videos myself to have a little more time with the songs, and I got them all right. I still feel like it's going to take me a while to get this down solid, but that just means I'll watch this video over and over. Thanks, Jermaine.

[@RomisDIYProjects]

Wow! I'm not a musician but this is something I have always wanted to know, and really I gave up on it (just not blessed with an ear for music). But I just happened to come across this video and I got every last one right. God did bless me with that, and thank you for allowing him to use you.

[@TheFolksinger]

Good lesson. I am recommending this to my students.

[@kenyattaross3141]

Awesome teacher. Thanks to you i finally can understand how to find the key after many instructions!! God bless you!!

[@terrystrand]

Thanx! Man...you have a natural gift for explaining music. I appreciate that you posted it.

[@personaltip]

This is the excellent thing I have ever heard in my way of learning music. God bless you brother

[@hearandplay]

@joecc6 Since I notice people usually err with the 3rd or 5th, the point of using the "minor chord" trick is to make sure you're not doing it. If you were wrongly identifying the 3rd, the minor chord trick would catch it because it would give you the TRUE 1 and it would sound way better than the answer you had. The same goes for the 5th. Example - If true key is C, but for some reason, I'm getting E, I'd use an A minor chord A + C + E and test with those other tones. That C will trump the E.

[@avonl3]

I am a jazz bass player with some ties to gospel ( I think its the most fun to play) and I have been trying to self educate myself on theory and ear training. Your video has giving me the biggest breakthrough. Thank you so much.

[@BruceBigDaddyWayne1]

Great lesson! More please!

[@necitwins]

Thank you and God Bless you. Can't believe someone would post a negative comment after such a blessing in such a brief period of time. I was truly blessed. I got it by the third demo. Thank you again.

[@humblegeorge]

Brother,I simply can't begin to thank you enough !!!!!! this is the very first time I get it ! I have struggled for 40 years playing music and NEVER been able to find the Key untill now,unless someone told me the key.God Bless you :>)

[@stanphoenix]

Thank you thank you , you just improved my piano playing by 90% thanks a lot.!!!!!!

[@Govindaservant]

Exactly what i wanted to learn. I play bass and you have unfolded another layer on the onion for me. Grateful!

[@GamingMasterzz]

These PDF files you created helped me so much to understand the foundations you set. Keep up the great work!

[@joecc6]

Seems like a great, fool proof way to determine the key....I love it....

[@spadeorkff7845]

I bought a cd with this on it and I had to search on yt cause am a visual learner and I came to say that you are a legend Ty

[@hearandplay]

All glory to God!

[@zinokeys5271]

thanks the great ear doctor ,i have learn a new thing again , glory to GOD

[@hearandplay]

Yes, that's absolutely fine. You're only concerned with what key the song is in. Whether you get that by humming a note in your range or not, as long as you arrive at the same answer as me and it sounds agreeable to your ear.

[@Victrola45]

I was actually looking for different artist doing this song. Always loved this tune. Your southern twang in your vocals really made a difference to me. Most southern female singers have power house voices just like you. Amazing tonal quality. I would love to hear you do this song with a band or even karaoke without hassling for chords on the guitar. Your style will be definitely one for my collection. If not it was great listening. Keep singing your good.

[@jackieguzm]

This guy is great!!. Thanks for helping us.

[@de-andreblackwood5589]

Great tip Jermaine! Thank you! It is a fast and accurate way to work out the key.

[@WhoAreYouRe]

I knew how to do this from a young age, maybe because I learned bass by ear in most songs. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@marshajane8021]

I study the flashcards reliously, just printed the wheel. Jermaine I was a beginner for 2 years and +. I now have several of youtube video instructors, and they are all great, but Jermaine you are my foundation of the building block, and I will always remember you and what you are doing for me. I love your mannerisms of relating the assembly line comparison, so now I plow down to the very importants. and it's working. Thank you so much. I can't thank you enough for this flashcard method. Wow!!!!!Hands Up to You Bro. Thanks Again.

[@MrRhythm62703]

Thanks for that great info. You would be a great teacher of anything.

[@NomeDeArte]

Thank you for the masterclass, very useful. Best wishes from Argentina!

[@hearandplay]

Glad it was helpful! www.GospelMusicTraining.com

[@Bassium08]

I just finally understood how to do this, I haven't yet understood why to do it, or how it works, but I will put it into action soon, thanks Jermaine!

[@Plubb1984]

Best "How to" music video on the internet...nice job!

[@LadyDPiano]

Great 30 min. lesson... tips on finding "the key" work, I like that.... thanks! Always nice to hear good teaching

[@bouncingsiopao]

Thanks for this lesson Jermaine it was truly enlightening for me.

[@EverydaygreatnessDrB]

This actually works!!!!! I have been able to find the keys to songs in 2-3 seconds! It's amazing. I have seen a few of your videos and will keep making use of the advice you give! You're not just funny, but you really know what your talking about AND you're an skillful and effective teacher. I didn't think that'd be possible online. I stand corrected!!! Keep up the great work, Jermaine! I sincerely look forward to more.

[@sebimusicify]

This is the best video I have seen and for someone like me who just wishes to learn in whatever tiny time life gives this is very helpful video. I was actually doing in all songs and after few errors, really the minor key helped to bang the right key.. Thank you very much for this video

[@aubreyh08]

I love your singing! Thanks for this video!

[@pamoja1696]

This is arguanly the best lesson on finding the key of a song!!! You can use it for all instruments not only piano!!! nice job brother!!

[@ZEVCIEL]

this lesson boost my mind to be a better musician. I become aware of common mistake. the humming part helps

[@Jagreene01]

I really want to thank you because I used to have the hardest time finding the key of a song. Now I can do it easily!!

[@CM-00-CM]

This has got to be the best music theroy video ive ever watched. Thank you!

[@lwandomnyabiso1990]

man you are good, i never learnt music theory so quick, after this ear test i finaly figured the other stuff which were not necessary to start of. I think people should first learn the Do Re Mi Fa So which is the ABC of music then train your ear from there before any one learns anything about the scale and chords

[@Yornek1]

+lwando Mnyabiso I agree, scale arpeggios is the long ass way, so many get discouraged with that way of learning, well I sure did.

[@tintiano]

Top-notch lesson! Really helpful... God bless!

[@laurenmanning]

This Is The Best 0 Minute Music Session i Have Had. Thank You So Much.I Love Your Techniquues.

[@kellykume2599]

my GOD..thanks alot sir...you indeed are a blessing to us...am very grateful

[@hearandplay]

Hey - I started messing around on the piano when I was 8 or so. Now I'm 25. Take care, JG

[@ericwalker7686]

Thank you for the ear opener this really helps a lot when you are trying too compose a song, and the method works when u tune your ears in and link them with your finger tip.

[@MultiFrankful]

Phenomenal method. Thank you for making this available to us!

[@cjjordan1949]

This is wonderful, Jermaine! Thanks!!!!!

[@hehazrisen3529]

This was the most fun and informative video that I have ever heard! As soon as I get my finances back in order I will definitely be coming back to GMTC. I miss it very much.Thanks for this freebie!

[@johariclark]

BEST... VIDEO... EVER! God bless you

[@hearandplay]

WHat was your favorite part that resonated with you the most Sis?

[@josephkelso7139]

Thanks for the lesson Jermaine, great tip and wll be sure to use it at church when someone sings a special and they don't know the key they sing in.

[@deleyussuff3184]

Thank you sooo much, the first test works out perfectly for me...even for songs i've never heard before. God bless

[@nellytyobeka3719]

Bless this brother. 2024 and this really helped me.

[@carcinoscb]

Best music lesson I've heard in my life. Thanks so much from the very deep of my heart! Thanks, it was immensely useful! God Bless.

[@nkemebenezer]

thank you mr Griggs you are the person who actaully inspired me when i first got exposed to the internet. thank you again blessed sir

[@sirwinston02]

Thanks so much! Was not aware of the minor test and its VERY helpful on those tricky notes

[@BibleTruthPerspective]

hey Jermaine,thanks for this video lesson. i think it's a real blessing, cuz i av been really struggling with the same problem of trying to find that common note in songs, but now i'm really thankful for this video cuz it has been really helpful... thanks a whole lot, God bless you

[@kansiimekat]

Awesome! Loved the video. Thanks a lot Jermaine.

[@tinigraphics6396]

I really love this. thanks sir I really need more of this lesson to master my ear

[@MsPropheticpraise]

Thank you! I'm still learning, I appreciate this tutorial.

[@pericologan]

Great lesson Jermaine, even fon non-english (good) speakers!!! Muchas gracias!!!

[@jolsen99]

Love the video Jermaine! This technique reinforced my own key finding technique of hearing which note a song resolves to. Thanks again!

[@Veluwnaar]

You're a very good teacher! Thank you so much!

[@LILLARRYWSHP]

thanks sir, this was amazingly simple but most helpful, believe me as soon as finances allow i am ordering more of your lessons

[@mermaidmelodylilnike]

Thank you so much Jermaine!!!!

[@jessicafalstein]

That was great and fun too. If the note works all the way thru the song, then that's IT! Thanks

[@vintagecomputernut]

Great video! I have played guitar off and one since I was a teenager. I have recently picked the guitar back up and decided to learn theory. This video is very helpful to me. Thanks!

[@hearandplay]

@joecc6 Yes, use this trick for major keys and it will work for most music, yes.

[@steve3150]

Love the song. Thank you brother.

[@tyronehillard8939]

Been getting your emails for YEARSSSS and FINALLY watched a video today--Haaaaa--you're a GREAT teacher! Simple and on point!! I'm basically strictly an ear musician so this video is elementary for me, but it was GREAT elementary!! Keep up the good work! Valuable teaching right here for FREE!! :-)

[@MelodyInMyHeart]

Awesome! Thanks, Jermaine!

[@AMUSEINN]

thanks heaps! i really enjoyed your delivery, it suited the way i like to learn perfectly, really appreciate it.

[@Topdoginuk]

Excellent lesson. Made far better by a person with such devotion & pasion to music. Thank you for sharing. I teach theory on my videos and will link to these videos as I only endorse the best. Justin Sandercoe is an example.

[@jadedits24]

Thank you for sharing. This is a really easy-to-grasp technique. God bless you

[@phevans22]

I completely understood this video it was explained very well. Thank you appreciate it.