Major key:
- Bright and cheerful sound
- Uplifting and energetic mood
- Uses major chords, which have a happy and positive feel
- The third, sixth, and seventh notes of the scale are raised by half steps
Minor key:
- Dark and melancholic sound
- Sad or somber mood
- Uses minor chords, which have a sad and emotional feel
- The third, sixth, and seventh notes of the scale are lowered by half steps
Remember that there are exceptions to these general rules, and some songs may blend major and minor elements or use other techniques to create a unique sound.