Understanding Sharps and Flats in Music

What is the order of sharps in key signatures?

• F, C, G, D, A, E, B

• B, E, A, D, G, C, F

• G, D, A, E, B, F, C

• C, G, D, A, E, B, F

What is the order of flats in key signatures?

• F, C, G, D, A, E, B

• B, E, A, D, G, C, F

• G, D, A, E, B, F, C

• C, G, D, A, E, B, F

Which key signature has three sharps?

• A major

• E major

• D major

• B major

Which key signature has four flats?

• A flat major

• E flat major

• D flat major

• B flat major

In the Circle of Fifths, which key is directly opposite C major?

• A major

• E flat major

• F sharp major

• G flat major

How many sharps are in the key of E major?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many flats are in the key of A flat major?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which key signature has no sharps or flats?

• G major

• C major

• F major

• D major

What is the relative minor of G major?

• E minor

• A minor

• D minor

• B minor

In the Circle of Fifths, which two keys are either side of D Major?

• A major

• G major

• E major

• B major