Find the Key ‘Takin it easy’ (FBW)

[dr_dave]

You nailed it. Indeed it is the key of G. Play around with it using the open G, C and D chords. You’ll probably find where they fit. As you will learn in later lessons of FW, these are the I, IV and V chords in the key of G. Most of this song is built on those chords. The other chords that pop up in this song are the Em and the Am (which are the vi and ii chords in the key of G, respectively). All this will fall out from the chord matrix that you’re learning.

[Alfred]

I very nearly went with Em, but the Em pentatonic sounded nasty with it.

I am still really slow with the major scale shapes but it fit better.

[TX_DonH]

You are doing well! Em does occur in it. Em is the relative minor of G major. Same chords, but different starting place on the scale. Using the pentatonic is to good way to figure out which one works best. Keep up the good work!

[Alfred]

Thanks Doc
I think I have this licked. The magic was quiet kids, and headphones, and patience. I managed to get through the quiz. This is something I will add into my routine a few times a week.