Do different keys convey different moods?. I.e., would the moods of C major, E major and G major convey any different sentiment? The Scaler descriptions for such transpositions imply that the moods would be the same. Yet this question was controversial in past centuries with a great deal of descript…

I think both major and minor scales serve the melody. Different keys may inspire different melodies, which can also be considered as singing.

[image] davide: Overall I would ask - how do they make you feel? is absolutelu right. Although there is a genetral perception about major vs minor keys I think there is alot more to how [image] SteveG: different keys convey different moods It depends upon tempo, melodic and harmonic s…

It seems that opinions still differ on the subject. I wonder if those who feel there is a difference in mood between different keys (how the key makes them feel), despite accurate tempering of instruments, may have some degree of synesthesia, just like some people see certain numbers as colors. Or …

[image] SteveG: may have some degree of synesthesia Scaler does reflect the taste of the developers and music history. I like that about it. The moods ascribed to the Scales are subjective and historical. Some will find them useful but I don’t think anyone should feel limited by them. Our ear…

Thank you for your note on synesthesia. I’m not sure I expressed myself in the best way. Scaler attributes different moods to different modes, e.g. mood differences attributed to Major, Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, etc. However, Scaler attributes no difference in mood if the scale is C major, D major, E…

The association of specific human emotions with specific keys is based on some traditions. Composers for film and Opera have established rules and methods for this. I refer to that as “programmatic composition.” It’s certainly a valid and effective way to use music to communicate emotions appropria…

Do transposed keys create a different mood?

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davide July 27, 2022, 1:26am 2

Check this thread @SteveG Mood/Style descriptions - source?
Overall I would ask - how do they make you feel?

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Do transposed keys create a different mood?

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