SHARP KEYS
To find a sharp key signature, go up a half step (the very next note) from the last sharp.
(except C Major)
For sharp keys, the order of sharps is backwards from the order of flats. F, C, G, D, A, E, B.
So if you have all 7 notes flat like the key of C#, then the sharps used are F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B#.
If you only have 4 sharps like the key of E Major, then the sharps used are F#, C#, G#, D#.
The order always stays the same.
MEMORIZE BEADGCF!
WRITING MAJOR SCALES.
A Major scale is a pattern of whole steps and half steps between one octave. A half step is the very next note, a whole step is two half steps. The pattern is:
Now use that same pattern to complete Major scales on the following notes (F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db). Be sure to label the Whole steps and half steps like in the example. Also- be sure to put in all flats or sharps directly in front of the appropriate note (no key signatures). Each scale will use either flats or sharps, but not both.
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