How To Find The Key

This video tutorial explains how to determine the key signature of a piece of music without using a circle of fifths. It introduces a flowchart method, starting with identifying accidentals, then determining if they are sharps or flats. The video covers the order of sharps and flats, and how to distinguish between major and minor keys by analyzing melody and harmony. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement.

Explain how to identify the key signature when there are flats present.

What factors should you consider when determining whether a piece is in G major or E minor?