Key Signatures

How many major key signatures are there?

• 12

• 15

• 7

• 10

Answer explanation

There are 15 major key signatures in total. Each major key has its own unique key signature based on the number of sharps or flats it contains.

What is the mnemonic for remembering the order of sharps?

• Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father

• Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle

• Greatest Common Factor

• Circle of Fifths

Answer explanation

The mnemonic 'Fast Cars Go Dangerously Around Every Bend' helps remember the order of sharps in music.

What is the order of flats ♭?

• B-E-A-D-G-C-F

• F-C-G-D-A-E-B

• C-F-G-D-A-E-B

• G-C-F-B-E-A-D

Answer explanation

The reverse order of sharps is B-E-A-D-G-C-F, which matches the first answer choice.

As you ascend in fifths (clockwise) on the circle of fifths, key signatures get one degree:

• Flatter

• Sharper

• Higher

• Lower

Answer explanation

As you ascend in fifths (clockwise) on the circle of fifths, key signatures get sharper by one degree.

What is the first letter in the order of sharps?

• F

• C

• G

• D

Answer explanation

The first letter in the order of sharps is F, making it the correct choice.

Which key signature has 6 sharps?

• B major

• F♯ major

• C♯ major

• G♭ major

Answer explanation

The key signature with 6 sharps is F♯ major. In this key signature, the notes F, C, G, D, A, and E are all sharpened.

Which key signature has 2 flats?

• F major

• B♭ major

• E♭ major

• A♭ major

Answer explanation

The key signature with 2 flats is B♭ major. The flats are B♭ and E♭. Therefore, the correct choice is B♭ major.

Which key signature has 3 flats?

• B♭ major

• E♭ major

• A♭ major

• D♭ major

Answer explanation

The key signature with 3 flats is E♭ major. The flats in this key signature are B♭, E♭, and A♭.

Which key signature has 4 flats?

• E♭ major

• A♭ major

• D♭ major

• G♭ major

Answer explanation

The key signature with 4 flats is A♭ major. The flats in this key signature are B♭, E♭, A♭, and D♭.

How do you find the key for key signatures with sharps?

• Go up a whole step from the last sharp

• Go down a half step from the last sharp

• Go up a half step from the last sharp

• Go down a whole step from the last sharp

Answer explanation

Go up a half step from the last sharp