Can you figure out what this key below is? (Scroll down to bottom for answer.) The key is the note that is one half-step above that sharp. When working with a key signature containing sharps, look at the sharp that is farthest to the right of the group of sharps. This order will help you find the scale’s “name.” Second, identify the order of the sharps or flats. Remember that there may be a key change mid-piece, so look for those, too, and make note of them. Note that your key signature will have either sharps or flats, not both. Scan the piece looking for the starting key signature and any other key signatures that may be contained within the piece, for example.įirst, identify any sharps or flats in the key signature at the beginning of the piece. Get your sheet music out for the piece that’s giving you fits knowing what key it’s in. This knowledge is foundational, so do the work and memorize the lines and spaces for both treble and bass clef.Īll right, let’s proceed. If you haven’t yet, see this tutorial for all the “cheater aids” that I love to help my students learn these. NOTE: In this tutorial, I’m assuming you’ve learned to identify all of your lines and spaces on the grand staff. Are you pulling out whatever hair you have trying to understand and read key signatures? Here’s a brief tutorial to help you know how to identify them! They are key to music, after all… (bad pun hyuk, hyuk)
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