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How does a composer choose the key for a composition?

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:23 am
by Rogerg
This is something I have always wondered about and would like to get some opinions. I'm particularly refering to piano compositions where any key is possible.

Re: How does a composer choose the key for a composition?

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:31 pm
by jossuk
Quite a variety of possible responses to your question; try this YouTube link for starters. (I'm a pianist and composer.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayhXCfO8skc