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Major and minor scales, key signatures, and the circle of fifths. Spelling computed by code. No AI, no credits.

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Major and minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic), key signatures and the circle of fifths, with spelling computed by code. Writing a scale on a staff is included. No AI, so it never uses a generation credit.

What students practice

  • Music
  • Scales
  • Key signatures

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Key Signatures and Scales

1. How many sharps are in the key of E major? Name them.
2. Write the Major scale starting on Bb.
3. How many sharps are in the key of B major? Name them.
4. Write the Major scale starting on Gb.
5. How many flats are in the key of Bb major? Name them.
6. Write the Major scale starting on Bb.
7. How many sharps are in the key of A major? Name them.
8. Write the Major scale starting on Bb.
9. How many sharps are in the key of B major? Name them.
10. Write the Major scale starting on D.
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Answer Key — Key Signatures and Scales

1. How many sharps are in the key of E major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of E major
4 sharps
Order: F, C, G, D, A, E, B
Answer: 4 sharps: F, C, G, D
2. Write the Major scale starting on Bb.
Solution:
Root: Bb (MIDI 70)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A, Bb
Answer: Bb — C — D — Eb — F — G — A — Bb
3. How many sharps are in the key of B major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of B major
5 sharps
Order: F, C, G, D, A, E, B
Answer: 5 sharps: F, C, G, D, A
4. Write the Major scale starting on Gb.
Solution:
Root: Gb (MIDI 66)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: Gb, Ab, Bb, B, Db, Eb, F, Gb
Answer: Gb — Ab — Bb — B — Db — Eb — F — Gb
5. How many flats are in the key of Bb major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of Bb major
2 flats
Order: B, E, A, D, G, C, F
Answer: 2 flats: B, E
6. Write the Major scale starting on Bb.
Solution:
Root: Bb (MIDI 70)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A, Bb
Answer: Bb — C — D — Eb — F — G — A — Bb
7. How many sharps are in the key of A major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of A major
3 sharps
Order: F, C, G, D, A, E, B
Answer: 3 sharps: F, C, G
8. Write the Major scale starting on Bb.
Solution:
Root: Bb (MIDI 70)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A, Bb
Answer: Bb — C — D — Eb — F — G — A — Bb
9. How many sharps are in the key of B major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of B major
5 sharps
Order: F, C, G, D, A, E, B
Answer: 5 sharps: F, C, G, D, A
10. Write the Major scale starting on D.
Solution:
Root: D (MIDI 62)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: D, E, Gb, G, A, B, Db, D
Answer: D — E — Gb — G — A — B — Db — D
Answers computed by code. No AI, no credits.

Assumptions and Conventions

Assumptions:
  • Clef as selected.
  • Major, natural/harmonic/melodic minor scales.
Conventions:
  • Sharps for sharp keys, flats for flat keys.
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Every answer is computed by code and verified by a second independent method. No AI is used.

What grades is the Key Signatures and Scales for?

This tool fits Grade 5 – Grade 12.

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Key Signatures and Scales

1. How many sharps are in the key of C# major? Name them.
2. Write the Major scale starting on F.
3. How many flats are in the key of Gb major? Name them.
4. Write the Major scale starting on E.
5. How many sharps are in the key of C major? Name them.
6. Write the Major scale starting on B.
7. How many sharps are in the key of F# major? Name them.
8. Write the Major scale starting on B.
9. How many flats are in the key of Cb major? Name them.
10. Write the Major scale starting on G.
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Answer Key — Key Signatures and Scales

1. How many sharps are in the key of C# major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of C# major
7 sharps
Order: F, C, G, D, A, E, B
Answer: 7 sharps: F, C, G, D, A, E, B
2. Write the Major scale starting on F.
Solution:
Root: F (MIDI 65)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F
Answer: F — G — A — Bb — C — D — E — F
3. How many flats are in the key of Gb major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of Gb major
6 flats
Order: B, E, A, D, G, C, F
Answer: 6 flats: B, E, A, D, G, C
4. Write the Major scale starting on E.
Solution:
Root: E (MIDI 64)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: E, Gb, Ab, A, B, Db, Eb, E
Answer: E — Gb — Ab — A — B — Db — Eb — E
5. How many sharps are in the key of C major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of C major
0 sharps
Order: F, C, G, D, A, E, B
Answer: 0 sharps: none
6. Write the Major scale starting on B.
Solution:
Root: B (MIDI 71)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: B, Db, Eb, E, Gb, Ab, Bb, B
Answer: B — Db — Eb — E — Gb — Ab — Bb — B
7. How many sharps are in the key of F# major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of F# major
6 sharps
Order: F, C, G, D, A, E, B
Answer: 6 sharps: F, C, G, D, A, E
8. Write the Major scale starting on B.
Solution:
Root: B (MIDI 71)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: B, Db, Eb, E, Gb, Ab, Bb, B
Answer: B — Db — Eb — E — Gb — Ab — Bb — B
9. How many flats are in the key of Cb major? Name them.
Solution:
Key of Cb major
7 flats
Order: B, E, A, D, G, C, F
Answer: 7 flats: B, E, A, D, G, C, F
10. Write the Major scale starting on G.
Solution:
Root: G (MIDI 67)
Scale type: Major
Intervals: 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11
Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, Gb, G
Answer: G — A — B — C — D — E — Gb — G
Answers computed by code. No AI, no credits.

Assumptions and Conventions

Assumptions:
  • Clef as selected.
  • Major, natural/harmonic/melodic minor scales.
Conventions:
  • Sharps for sharp keys, flats for flat keys.
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