I'm a bass bass in an a cappella choir still learning to read scores with some accuracy. I use this technique to ensure I'm correct, it helps with my guitar knowledge ( which is basic) as well. Thanks for the lesson.
Great question! Given the choice between two ways to name a given key, we tend to go for the one with the simplest key signature. The key of Bb only has two flats in the key signature (Bb and Eb) whereas the key of A# has 10 sharps (F## C## G## D# A# E# and B#). Modern musicians general avoid playing in any key that requires double sharps as they are really difficult to think with!
I should add that this is the ‘well-hidden reason’ why we have two different ways to name the black keys on the piano: sharps and flats. For every complex key signature using sharps there is a simpler one using flats and vice versa.
I'm a bass bass in an a cappella choir still learning to read scores with some accuracy. I use this technique to ensure I'm correct, it helps with my guitar knowledge ( which is basic) as well. Thanks for the lesson.
Good to know :_) thanks for commenting.
I’m lost🤷🏾♂️. But you are exceptional in guiding me towards learning. Thank you . I’ll keep following.
I appreciate you commenting. Please feel free to post any specific questions - I am always happy to explain things further if it helps...
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Thanks for your kind comment :_)
Just wondering, why Bb not A#?
Great question! Given the choice between two ways to name a given key, we tend to go for the one with the simplest key signature. The key of Bb only has two flats in the key signature (Bb and Eb) whereas the key of A# has 10 sharps (F## C## G## D# A# E# and B#). Modern musicians general avoid playing in any key that requires double sharps as they are really difficult to think with!
I should add that this is the ‘well-hidden reason’ why we have two different ways to name the black keys on the piano: sharps and flats. For every complex key signature using sharps there is a simpler one using flats and vice versa.
@@SecretGuitarTeacher Thanks, something I still need to learn.
@@jimruppel476 FYI : This is all covered in the Interactive course in element 2 (Scales).