What is singing in key?

highhopesin1989

I know this has to do with pitch. Is it like keys on guitar?

Chris82

In music theory a key (or scale) is basically a collection of notes that sound good when played together. Singing out of key is when you sing a note that isn't in that key.

For example the key of C Major includes the notes C,D,E,F,G,A and B

The key of A major includes the notes A,B,C#,D,E,F#, and G

So if you are singing a song in C major you can use any of those notes however if you use an F# while in the key of C well that note doesn't belong in the key and you would be singing out of key and it would sound off or out of place.

Chris82

If you train you ear well enough you’ll quickly be able to hear when you might be out of key or slightly off pitch sure.

highhopesin1989

Thank you @Chris82 . Is it possible to sing in key without realizing it? Singing what sounds right?

HumanRobot

Hi high

The only way I can explain singing out of tune and hoping you will hit the right note . IIs a bit like being blindfolded and throwing darts at a dart board . You may hit the right place just by luck lol . But if you can hear the notes then its possible to sing by ear.

Hope that helps

Human Robot