AMEB Grade 2 Theory Scales and Key Signatures Flashcards
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How many sharps are in the key signature of D major?
Answer: Two sharps (F# and C#)
D major has two sharps — F# and C# — which are the first two sharps added in the order of sharps.
Which major scale has one flat (B♭) in its key signature?
Answer: F major
F major has exactly one flat — B♭ — in its key signature.
What is the correct pattern of tones (T) and semitones (S) for a major scale?
Answer: T-T-S-T-T-T-S
Every major scale follows the pattern T-T-S-T-T-T-S, placing semitones between scale degrees 3–4 and 7–8.
Which note is the 5th degree (dominant) of G major?
Answer: D
The notes of G major are G-A-B-C-D-E-F#, so the 5th degree (dominant) is D.
How many sharps does A major have in its key signature?
Answer: Three
A major has three sharps: F#, C#, and G#, added in that order from the circle of fifths.
Which major key has two flats (B♭ and E♭) in its key signature?
Answer: B♭ major
B♭ major has two flats — B♭ and E♭ — in its key signature.
What is the 7th degree (leading tone) of C major?
Answer: B
The 7th degree of C major is B, which sits just a semitone below the tonic C, giving it a strong pull upward.