Asked • 04/15/19

How to choose a key signature for a song that modulates often?

In jazz, let's say, how would one choose a key signature for writing a lead sheet for a song where keys change every few measures or faster? Is writing the key changes explicitly going to be helpful or distracting? And if it isn't helpful, should you just choose C, and just label accidentals as they come up? What's best for a player to read?

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Cadence H. answered • 11/03/19

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