Super Easy Trick to Read Major Key Signatures Quiz

What is the quick trick for determining the key when there are sharps in the key signature?

• Look at the first sharp and move down a half step

• Look at the last sharp and move up a half step

• Count the number of sharps and use the circle of fifths

• Look at the second to last sharp

In a key signature with one sharp, what key are you in?

• C major

• G major

• D major

• A major

What is special about the key signatures for F♯ major and C♯ major?

• They have no sharps

• They have sharps in their names

• They are the same as their relative minors

• They only use black keys on the piano

What is an "enharmonic equivalent"?

• Two notes that sound different but look the same

• Two notes that sound the same but have different names

• Two keys that have the same number of sharps or flats

• Two instruments that play in the same range

In a key signature with flats, what is the general rule for determining the key?

• Look at the last flat and move down a half step

• Look at the first flat and that's the key

• Look at the second to last flat and that's the key

• Count the number of flats and use the circle of fifths

Which key signature is an exception to the rule for flat keys?

• One flat

• Two flats

• Three flats

• Four flats

In a key signature with four flats, what key are you in?

• D♭ major

• A♭ major

• E♭ major

• B♭ major

What is the key signature for C# major?

• 5 sharps

• 6 sharps

• 7 sharps

• 8 sharps

If you see a key signature with 3 sharps, what key are you in?

• D major

• A major

• E major

• B major

What is the relationship between C and B♯?

• They are a half step apart

• They are enharmonic equivalents

• C is the relative minor of B♯

• B♯ does not exist in music theory