Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 2 Theory AMEB Grade 2 Theory Scales and Key Signatures

Question 1

How many sharps are in the key signature of D major?

Accepted Answer

Two sharps (F# and C#)

Answer

D major has two sharps — F# and C# — which are the first two sharps added in the order of sharps.

Question 2

Which major scale has one flat (B♭) in its key signature?

Accepted Answer

F major

Answer

F major has exactly one flat — B♭ — in its key signature.

Question 3

What is the correct pattern of tones (T) and semitones (S) for a major scale?

Accepted Answer

T-T-S-T-T-T-S

Answer

Every major scale follows the pattern T-T-S-T-T-T-S, placing semitones between scale degrees 3–4 and 7–8.

Question 4

Which note is the 5th degree (dominant) of G major?

Accepted Answer

D

Answer

The notes of G major are G-A-B-C-D-E-F#, so the 5th degree (dominant) is D.

Question 5

How many sharps does A major have in its key signature?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

A major has three sharps: F#, C#, and G#, added in that order from the circle of fifths.

Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 2 Theory Practice Test