How to change keys

1. How do you modulate to a different key?
2. How do you change the key of a song?

How do you modulate to a different key?

The smoothest way to modulate from one key to another is to use a pivot chord. A pivot chord is a chord that both keys share in common. For example C major and G major share four chords in common: C, Em, G, and Am. Any one of these chords can be used to transition smoothly from C major to G major.

How do you change the key of a song?

Changing the key of a piece of music is called transposing the music.
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There are four steps to transposition:

1. Choose your transposition.
2. Use the correct key signature.
3. Move all the notes the correct interval.
4. Take care with your accidentals.