Video Question: How to Find the Key

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Date: September 15th, 2009 | Length: 4.43 | Instructor: DJ Phillips

Hi, I would like to know how one can determine what key is the individual playing there chord progression in and if it is major or minor key. Please help I am having a hard time understanding this piece and know if any one could help me, it is you guys at JamPlay. Thanks Jose Otero. Rock On! Another benefit of being a member of JamPlay is the video response section. Our expert staff fields questions from our members and provides video responses each week.

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