One seemingly magical skill pro-level jazz musicians have is to be able to play songs they know in any key.
First of all, why would someone want to be able to play a song in a different key (or any key)?
Well, for one, jazz standards can often move into different keys within the same tune anyways. So being able to play in any key would be important, even if you are playing a song in its original key.
Another reason is sometimes you will learn a song in a key that is not a common "jam session" key.
For example, you may learn the melody of Fly Me To The Moon from a Frank Sinatra recording because he sings it very "straight," only to find out later that the common jam session key is different.
And yet another reason is if you happen to play with singers. It's fairly rare that a singer will play a song in the common jam session or original key. So having the ability to transpose is helpful.
But of course, the best reason of all is playing in any key only strengthens your musical muscles and your ability to improvise.
But how do you do this?
I created a free video lesson where I go over an exact step-by-step process that will help you play songs in any key.
BTW, one of the most practical ways to get familiar with playing in different keys is simply to learn more songs, which is exactly what we do in ourLearn Jazz Standards Inner Circle.
We learn new jazz standards every single month, and you get access to all of our jazz courses, and our community of musicians who are all practicing and working towards the same goals.
If that sounds helpful to you, we'd love to have you come join us!
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