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If it is made by using the keyboard's style creator, you have to use the key of "c".
I play musical keyboards like organs and pianos. Sometimes in sheet music I see a chord that has a note followed by an asterick for example: C* what does this mean? what chord is this and what are its notes?
In sheet music, when you see a chord denoted with an asterisk, such as “C*”, it typically indicates that there is a special instruction or variation for that chord. The asterisk may refer you to a specific chord grid or diagram elsewhere on the sheet or in a separate chord chart, showing the required fingering or voicing for that chord1. It’s a way to highlight that the chord should be played differently from its standard form.
For instance, “C*” could mean that you should play a standard C major chord but with an altered fingering, an added note, or perhaps an omitted note. The exact interpretation would depend on the specific instructions provided in the sheet music you’re reading. Always look for additional information provided near the chord symbol or at the beginning or end of the sheet music for clarification. If there’s a section with chord diagrams, the asterisk might direct you there to find out how to play the “C*” chord as intended by the arranger or composer.
Remember, the asterisk is not part of the standard chord notation; it’s a pointer to additional details about how to play the chord. So, the notes of the “C*” chord would be the same as a standard C major chord (C, E, G) unless the additional instructions specify otherwise.
