Key Signatures and Accidentals Flashcards
1
Q
Key Signature
A
one or more sharps or flats at the beginning of each staff, easier than writing an accidental before each note in the song
2
Q
Accidental
A
raises or lowers pitch by a half step (sharp or flat), can be in any measure of the song
3
Q
Sharp
A
Raises the pitch by a half step
4
Q
Flat
A
Lowers the pitch by a half step
5
Q
Key of C
A
No sharps or Flats
6
Q
Key of F
A
One flat - Bb
7
Q
Key of G
A
One sharp - F#