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Fundamentals of Music Theory |
Minor Key Signatures
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The order of sharps and flats is the same for Major and minor key signatures, but minor key signatures start from A instead of C. |
Complete the circle of fifths for minor keys:
Note: Though there are three forms of the minor scale,
there is only one form of a minor key signature, taken from the
natural minor scale. Within a minor key, composers use accidentals
for notes from the harmonic and melodic minor scales. |
Study the above chart, and see if you can memorize the keys. Here are some Speed Tips:
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In minor keys with sharps, the tonic is always a whole step below the last sharp. |
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In minor keys with flats, the tonic is always a Major third above the last flat. |
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For all minor keys: the tonic is always a minor third below the Major key with the same key signature. |
Test your speed & accuracy with the games below. It is best to do these several times, over several days, to see if you can improve your time.
| Construct the key signature for the given key.
Identify the following minor keys based on the given key signatures.
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Next Page: Relative and Parallel Keys