![]() ![]() For example, what’s the key signature of A Major? F C G D A – okay, that’s the letter we’re searching for, and we’re at 5 sharps. For sharps, you count up until you reach the letter you’re searching for, and then you subtract two. Here’s a chart to help you, from the Piano Keyboard Guide Honestly, the two methods aren’t that different if you can rattle off the order of sharps and flats super quickly, so I’d suggest spending time on getting the orders down. I think it’s more difficult to remember which rule to use (subtract two sharps, add a flat) and then to take the time and use it, but if that’s what helps you remember, go right ahead. I’m pretty sure if you put some effort into it, they shouldn’t be very difficult to memorize. ![]() So, when I was a little kid I memorized all of them, through trial and error and just being asked about them so many times that I finally remembered which one was which. ![]() Next, you’ll definitely need to memorize these three:Īfter this, there are two ways of going about it. If you click here, you can check out the post about it. Step Zero: Know the order of sharps and order of flats. Why should you know scales? Because scales appear all over in music, and because your technique will improve as a nice side effect. Why should you know them? Well, uh, it’s kind of impossible to know a scale without knowing what notes to play, and knowing the key signature basically means you know what notes to play. The key signature is the number of sharps or flats in a key. ![]()
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