![]() These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. In the G major key all F’s at whatever pitch must be played as F# and not F. Similarly if a melody is written in the key of G major the key signature will include one sharp, namely F#. This means that all B’s at whatever pitch must be played as Bb and not B. If a melody is written in the key of F major the key signature will include one flat, namely Bb. The following shows the key signatures for these keys using the bass clef: The following shows the key signatures for these keys using the treble clef: In grade 1 you will need to know the key signatures of C major, F major, G major and D major. To understand why key signatures are required and their use, study the module on the Major scales. A melody written in the key of ‘C’ will have no sharps or flats in it’s key signature. However if a melody is written in the key of ‘G’ there will be one sharp as its key signature. ![]() ![]() Key signatures relate to the number of sharps or flats at the beginning of a piece of music. * It is advisable to read the following modules before attempting questions on key signatures: ![]()
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