Key Signatures and Minor Keys

In this video, Meg recaps key signatures, explaining the order of sharps and flats. She introduces two methods for identifying key signatures: one using the most recent sharp or flat, and another using a visual box method. The video includes practice exercises and tips for distinguishing between major and minor keys. Meg concludes with additional resources for further practice.

What is the order of sharps in key signatures?

• B E A D G C F

• F C G D A E B

• C D E F G A B

• G F E D C B A

How do you determine the key signature for sharp keys using the first method?

• Go up two semitones from the last sharp

• Go up one semitone from the last sharp

• Go down two semitones from the last sharp

• Go down one semitone from the last sharp

In the first method, how do you find the relative minor key?

• Go up three semitones

• Go down three semitones

• Go up two semitones

• Go down two semitones

What is the first step in the visual box method for key signatures?

• Draw a single line

• Draw two circles

• Draw four rectangular boxes

• Draw a triangle

In the visual box method, which key has only one sharp in the sharp major box?

• C Major

• D Major

• G Major

• A Major

How many sharps does F sharp major have?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which key signature has three flats?

• A flat major

• E flat major

• D flat major

• B flat major

What is a common characteristic of minor music?

• Fast and upbeat rhythm

• Sad and melancholy tone

• Slow and steady pace

• Bright and cheerful tone

How can you identify a minor key if the key signature has no sharps or flats?

• Look for a lot of G sharps

• Look for a lot of B sharps

• Look for a lot of A sharps

• Look for a lot of F sharps

What is a non-diatonic note in a minor key often characterized by?

• A raised sixth note

• A flattened seventh note

• A raised seventh note

• A flattened sixth note