Key Signature Calculation

1: In the calculation method, each key signature is assigned a __________ based on the number and type of accidentals.

Note

Numeric Value

Scale

Rest

2: Sharps are assigned as positive numbers, while flats are assigned as negative numbers.

True

False

3: You can start the calculation with either a major or a minor key signature.

True

False

4: (Directions: Figure out the expression of the given key in questions 4-8:) F-Sharp Major

-1 (F Major) + 7

-1 (F Major) - 3

0 (C Major) + 6

5: E-Flat Major

4 (E Major) - 3

4 (E Major) - 7

0 (C Major) - 3

Both B and C

6: E Minor

4 (E Major) - 7

4 (E Major) - 3

0 (C Major) + 1

7: F Minor

-1 (F Major) + 7

-1 (F Major) - 3

0 (C Major) - 4

8: C-Sharp Minor (Be careful!)

0 (C Major) + 7

0 (C Major) - 3

0 (C Major) + 4

0 (C Major) + 7 - 3

9: (Evaluate the following expression in 9-13 and select the correct key signature it equals:) 3 (A Major) - 7

-4 (A-Flat Major)

0 (A Minor)

7 (A-Sharp Minor)

10: 0 (C Major) + 7

-7 (C-Flat Major)

-3 (C Minor)

7 (C-Sharp Major)

11: 5 (B Major) - 3

-2 (B-Flat Major)

2 (B Minor)

12: -1 (F Major) + 7 - 3

-4 (F Minor)

3 (F-Sharp Minor)

6 (F-Sharp Major)

13: 2 (D Major) - 3

-1 (D Minor)

6 (D-Sharp Minor)

14: Which of the following major keys is strictly theoratical?

C Major

A-Flat Major

G-Sharp Major

15: How many key signatures exist?

30 total.

15 each for major and minor.

Both A and B

39 total.