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The Decline of Key Changes in Modern Music: An Exploration of Musical Trends and Techniques

Over the past week, Rick Piatto has been inundated with messages from friends and viewers regarding an intriguing article titled "The Death of the Key Change." The article, authored by Chris De La Riva—a musician and data analyst at Audiomack—delves into the fascinating evolution of key changes in popular music over the decades.

The Historical Rise and Fall of Key Changes in Hit Songs

De La Riva’s research involved meticulously analyzing over 1,100 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since 1958. His core finding? There has been a dramatic decline in the use of key changes in popular music, especially in recent years.