Introduction to Key Signatures

Introduction to Key Signatures

What is a key signature?

• Written between the clef and the time signature

• Tells the musician if any notes should be sharp or flat

• Tells the musician what scale the piece uses

Multiple Choice

A key signature tells the musician what notes are sharp or flat for the

• entire piece

• entire measure

The key signature tells the musician what notes are sharp or flat for the ENTIRE PIECE.