Key Signatures (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards
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What does a key signature indicate?
What does a key signature indicate?
Which key the piece is in
Where does the key signature appear?
Where does the key signature appear?
At the start, next to the treble or bass clef
Symbols used in key signatures
Symbols used in key signatures
Sharps (#) or flats (♭)
Can a key signature have both sharps AND flats?
Can a key signature have both sharps AND flats?
NO - only one or the other
Key signature placement order on staff
Key signature placement order on staff
Between the clef and the time signature
How often must the key signature appear?
How often must the key signature appear?
On every line of music
Major key with no sharps or flats
Major key with no sharps or flats
C Major
Major key with 1 sharp (F♯)
Major key with 1 sharp (F♯)
G Major
Major key with 2 sharps (F♯, C♯)
Major key with 2 sharps (F♯, C♯)
D Major
Major key with 1 flat (B♭)
Major key with 1 flat (B♭)
F Major