Re: Yet Another Key Question
- From: "RichL" <rpleavitt@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:48:20 -0400
Jim Carr <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
First, the caveats. This is an academic question by someone unschooled
in music theory. It won't change how I play the song. However, every
time we have one of these discussions, I get a little bit more
edjamacated.
You might recall that several months ago I had some serious fluid in
my ears that wrecked my hearing for a while. It was so bad I really
couldn't play. During that time I sat down with some of my music books
and wrote out the progressions in terms of I-IV-IV. This, of course,
required knowing the key. It was a good mental exercise.
The song in question is Badge by Cream. It has one sharp, so it's
G/Em, yes? It has a very minor feel during the verse with Am and Em
chords.
When it transitions into the chorus, it is very much a major feel with
G, C, and D chords. It almost feels like a key change.
So, in words, how would you music theory guys describe the song?
Don't get confused between keys and modes.
John's right about the verses being Dorian mode, but that doesn't
address the question you asked.
The key is G.
.
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