Key Signatures in Music Theory

These flashcards cover key signatures in music, including the number of sharps and flats for each major key.

Key signatures

Indicate the number of sharps or flats in a piece of music.

G major

Has one sharp in its key signature.

D major

Has two sharps in its key signature.

A major

Has three sharps in its key signature.

E major

Has four sharps in its key signature.

B major

Has five sharps in its key signature.

F sharp major

Has six sharps in its key signature.

C sharp major

Has seven sharps in its key signature.

C major

Has no sharps or flats in its key signature.

F major

Has one flat in its key signature.

B flat major

Has two flats in its key signature.

E flat major

Has three flats in its key signature.

A flat major

Has four flats in its key signature.

D flat major

Has five flats in its key signature.

G flat major

Has six flats in its key signature.

C flat major

Has seven flats in its key signature.