Key signatures

What does the circle of fifths show?

• It shows the relationship of each key to the other & the order of sharps/flats.

• It shows the key signature of each major key.

• It shows the key signature for the relative minor of each major key.

• It shows the key signatures for enharmonic scales.

Which side of the circle of fifths shows the key signatures that use flats? (left or right)

Which interval do we use to move clockwise (to the right) around the circle of fifths?

• 5th

• 4th

• 2nd

• 3rd

Using the circle of fifths, find the order of sharps for E major.

• FCGD

• FCD

• FCG

• FCGDA

Using the circle of fifths, find the order of flats for B flat minor.

• BEADG

• BEAD

• BEADGC

• BEADC

Which major key is associated with the key signature that has this order of sharps: FCGDAE

• F sharp

• G flat

• B

• C sharp

Using the key signature chart, how many sharps are in the C sharp major key signature?

• 0

• 7

• 2

• 6

Using the key signature chart, which key signature has 6 flats?

• G flat major

• G major

• C flat major

• F major

According to the key signature chart, which key signature has either 0 sharps or flats, 7 sharps, or 7 flats? Write the letter.

Using the key signature chart, select the true statements regarding the key signature of B major.

• There are 5 sharps in B major.

• The order of accidentals is FCGDA.

• There are 2 sharps in B major.

• The order of accidentals is BE.