Quote Originally Posted by Hickoryjoe View Post
... My goal with “key signature sort” was to be able practice/ learn multiple songs in the same key - so, for instance, if I wanted to focus on songs in the key of Eb, then I could sort all Eb songs and learn them one by one.
Thank you everyone for your thoughts on this—much appreciated.
If you are learning a specific key, I would suggest making a Playlist for them, and then any song you later find in that key can be easily added. Although not a 'smart playlist' I am sure this would give you enough practice songs until you are proficient enough to bring up any song and transpose to any key you wish to practice in. Also in that playlist could be songs not set in that key but ones you wish to practice in that key anyway (the playlist remembers those songs in the transposed key but remain in their default keys, or any other it is set to, elsewhere).

I also agree with adding the key to the title. I often duplicate the song then append its title, adding either the band or singer's name (or key in your case). Usually they go into band or singer playlists but sometimes not needed. Then use Search for just that text string. For instance, 'Autumn Leaves pxc' then search for pxc and they all list. For singers, I change the default key to their key, sometimes I even put the key in the title also so I see it in the Songs index (I often don't really need the chart, just the key). Also being a duplicate, I can add a specific intro or ending they require.

I realise some of you are more advanced players and want lists based on keys for specific reasons. Thanks for your thoughts on this, which we have here for reference. Additional comments welcome.