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What does it mean when an instrument is in a key other than C?

First off, let me say that I'm new to playing music and any sort of music theory. I'm learning to play the B flat clarinet. I know that other instruments, such as the violin or f …
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How to add 3-part-harmonies to a folksong

I am trying to add a simple three-part-harmony track to a folksong, to play with the left hand on the piano (the right hand would play the tune). As far as I understand it, I take …
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An explanation of musical modes

I've heard of musical "modes" which I believe are similar to scales. Can someone please explain what a mode is and how they are practically used in actual writing and playing? I p …
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Changing the key of (or transposing) a chord sheet

I play in a church band that uses chord sheets which have the lyrics printed on them and then the basic chords for the song written in above the lyrics. Some of the chord sheets we …