What key is Greystreet in?

[Ryeguy]

Im trying to figure out what key grey street in? anyone know?

[ericwormann]

Bm

[wembly]

D major

[Duffman]

its in the key of D (which is the same as Bm). i think there are some small differences, but i don't know what. ask fatjack

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Verse
E:----------------------------------
B:----------------------------------
G:-7----4---6---2----4---6---2---4--
D:-x----x---x---x----x---x---x---x--
A:-x----x---x---x----x---x---x---x--
E:-7----3---5---2----3---5---2---3--

the first chord is a Bm, which is the relitive minor of D(the 6th degree of a major scale is the relative minor). the second chord is a G major, which is the 4th of D. the 3rd chord is an A major, which is the 5th of D. and the 4th chord is a Dmajor/F# bass, which is the root.

[Locarius]

Duffman . . . rocks the Kasbah.

[dcanes]

its in the key of D (which is the same as Bm). i think there are some small differences, but i don't know what. ask fatjack

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Verse
E:----------------------------------
B:----------------------------------
G:-7----4---6---2----4---6---2---4--
D:-x----x---x---x----x---x---x---x--
A:-x----x---x---x----x---x---x---x--
E:-7----3---5---2----3---5---2---3--

the first chord is a Bm, which is the relitive minor of D(the 6th degree of a major scale is the relative minor). the second chord is a G major, which is the 4th of D. the 3rd chord is an A major, which is the 5th of D. and the 4th chord is a Dmajor/F# bass, which is the root.

Could someone explain why the 4th chord isn't an F# minor?

Be gentle.

[ericwormann]

its in the key of D (which is the same as Bm). i think there are some small differences, but i don't know what. ask fatjack

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Verse
E:----------------------------------
B:----------------------------------
G:-7----4---6---2----4---6---2---4--
D:-x----x---x---x----x---x---x---x--
A:-x----x---x---x----x---x---x---x--
E:-7----3---5---2----3---5---2---3--

the first chord is a Bm, which is the relitive minor of D(the 6th degree of a major scale is the relative minor). the second chord is a G major, which is the 4th of D. the 3rd chord is an A major, which is the 5th of D. and the 4th chord is a Dmajor/F# bass, which is the root.

Could someone explain why the 4th chord isn't an F# minor?

Be gentle.

Generally when you're playing those chords you leave the D string open, causing that chord to be a D/F#. Also, keep in mind that the guitar isn't the only tonal instrument in the band. There is keyboard, bass, violin, saxaphone, and vocals all playing notes that shape the chords as well. Just because the chords that dave is playing only have 2 notes in them, that doesn't mean those two notes are the only two notes that are being played in the entire band.

Also, as I have mentioned in other threads, it is inaccurate to say that Bm and D are the same key. While the two keys contain the same notes, the tonal center is COMPLETELY different. In other words, you play the same notes in both keys, but you manipulate the scales in order to get a different feel. Some notes are played more at certain times than others. For example, the intro to Pantala Naga Pampa is in the key of D. This part has a light, bouncy, fun kind of feel to it (I like to say a "majory" type of feel) because it is in a major key, D. Now listen to Crush. The verse is in Bm and has a completely different feel to it. That's the difference between D and Bm. Same notes, completely different feel.

By the way, for the record, the verse of Grey street is in Bm and the chorus is in D.

[dcanes]

thanks, that was a great explanation!

[Ryeguy]

thank you

[Duffman]

its in the key of D (which is the same as Bm). i think there are some small differences, but i don't know what. ask fatjack

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Verse
E:----------------------------------
B:----------------------------------
G:-7----4---6---2----4---6---2---4--
D:-x----x---x---x----x---x---x---x--
A:-x----x---x---x----x---x---x---x--
E:-7----3---5---2----3---5---2---3--

the first chord is a Bm, which is the relitive minor of D(the 6th degree of a major scale is the relative minor). the second chord is a G major, which is the 4th of D. the 3rd chord is an A major, which is the 5th of D. and the 4th chord is a Dmajor/F# bass, which is the root.

Could someone explain why the 4th chord isn't an F# minor?

Be gentle.

Generally when you're playing those chords you leave the D string open, causing that chord to be a D/F#. Also, keep in mind that the guitar isn't the only tonal instrument in the band. There is keyboard, bass, violin, saxaphone, and vocals all playing notes that shape the chords as well. Just because the chords that dave is playing only have 2 notes in them, that doesn't mean those two notes are the only two notes that are being played in the entire band.

Also, as I have mentioned in other threads, it is inaccurate to say that Bm and D are the same key. While the two keys contain the same notes, the tonal center is COMPLETELY different. In other words, you play the same notes in both keys, but you manipulate the scales in order to get a different feel. Some notes are played more at certain times than others. For example, the intro to Pantala Naga Pampa is in the key of D. This part has a light, bouncy, fun kind of feel to it (I like to say a "majory" type of feel) because it is in a major key, D. Now listen to Crush. The verse is in Bm and has a completely different feel to it. That's the difference between D and Bm. Same notes, completely different feel.

By the way, for the record, the verse of Grey street is in Bm and the chorus is in D.

well put

[rife33]

Where did you guys learn all the guitar theory stuff? Are there any good websites for learning keys and scales? I'm good at the guitar, but I'm very ignorant about what you guys are talking about. Gracias.

[Duffman]

i learned it all from my dad. but the best website i've found is http://www.looknohands.com. the piano room is the best for scales. also, if you have a piano at home, i would suggest playing around on it. its so much easier to learn about musical theory on a piano.

EDIT: went to yahoo, found this http://www.teoria.com/

[ericwormann]

I've picked it up here and there. I learned most of the basics from my brother. I found a book in his room with a chart on how to form any chord and memorized that. The rest I learned from playing with good musicians. You pick up little things here and there.