How To Find The Key In Three EASY Steps

The video tutorial explains how to identify musical key signatures using a flow chart in three steps. It covers determining if a key signature has accidentals, identifying whether they are sharps or flats, and using mnemonic devices to remember their order. The tutorial also discusses how to distinguish between major and minor keys by analyzing melody and harmony. The video concludes with tips on recognizing key signatures and encourages memorization through practice.

What is the first step to determine the key signature if it has accidentals?

What is the mnemonic device for remembering the order of sharps?

How do you identify the major key when the key signature has flats?

Explain how to determine if a piece is in a major or minor key after identifying the key signature.

What does the presence of a leading tone as an accidental indicate in a harmonic minor key?