Adjusting Keys in Service Plans

Change song keys for a specific service without affecting the original.

Why Adjust Keys?#

• Different vocalist — Match the singer's range this week
• Flow between songs — Keep adjacent songs in related keys
• Congregation comfort — Some keys are easier for everyone to sing

Changing a Song's Key#

In your service plan:

1. Click on the song
2. Find the Key setting
3. Select a new key from the dropdown
4. The change applies only to this service

Key Changes in the Plan#

Your original song stays in its original key. Only this service plan uses the new key.

What Updates#

When you change the key in a plan:

• ✅ Exported chord charts in new key
• ✅ Lead sheets transposed
• ✅ On-screen chords reflect new key
• ✅ Audio playback transposed (if playing from plan)

Key Flow Planning#

Plan your setlist keys for smooth flow:

Same Key Throughout#

Keep songs in the same key for seamless transitions:

```

Song 1: G

Song 2: G

Song 3: G

```

Related Keys#

Move through closely related keys:

```

Song 1: G (I)

Song 2: D (V)

Song 3: Em (vi)

```

Intentional Contrast#

Sometimes a key jump creates energy:

```

Reflective song: G

Celebratory song: B (up a third)

```

Capo Suggestions#

For guitarists, the plan can suggest capo positions:

• "Play shapes in G with capo on 2" for key of A
• Easier chord shapes with capo

Related Articles:

• Creating Service Plans
• Transposing Songs
• Planning Transitions