MusicYears 5–8Theory

All key signatures

Identify and write all major and minor key signatures up to 7 sharps/flats; relative and parallel keys

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you have a secret code that tells you which notes to play sharp or flat. That's a key signature!

  2. 2

    Where do you find a key signature in written music?

  3. 3

    Here's what a key signature with one sharp looks like. The sharp is on the F line.

  4. 4

    Let's learn the order of sharps in key signatures. The first sharp is always F.

  5. 5

    Tap the notes in the correct order to build a key signature with two sharps.

  6. 6

    If a key signature has one sharp, which note is sharp?

  7. 7

    What is the second sharp in the order?

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