Major key signature identification

What major key signature is this?

• E

• B

• F#

• C#

Answer explanation

Five sharps: F#, C#, G#, D#, and A#. The A# up a half-step will get you to B.

What major key signature is this?

• A

• E

• C#

• D

Answer explanation

Four sharps: F#, C#, G#, and D#. The D# up a half-step will bring you to E.

What major key signature is this?

• G

• D

• A

• F#

Answer explanation

Three sharps: F#, C#, and G#. The G# up a half-step brings you to A.

What major key signature is this?

• G

• F#

• D

• A

Answer explanation

Two sharps: F# and C#. The C# up a half-step brings you to D.

What major key signature is this?

• C

• G

• D

• E

Answer explanation

One sharp: F# up a half-step brings you to G.

What major key signature is this?

• B

• F#

• C#

• D#

Answer explanation

Six sharps: F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, and E#. E# up a half-step brings you to F#.

What major key signature is this?

• F#

• D#

• C#

• A#

Answer explanation

Seven sharps: F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B#. B# up a half-step brings you to C#.

What major key signature is this?

• C

• F

• G

• D

Answer explanation

No flats or sharps = C major

What major key signature is this?

• B-flat

• F

• C

• G

Answer explanation

1 flat = F major

What major key signature is this?

• B-flat

• F

• E-flat

• G

Answer explanation

Two flats: B-flat and E-flat. B-flat is second-to-last in the list and is therefore the answer.