Brainlag PlusA key signature fits a major key and its relative minor. The leading note of the minor key, raised, and the last note decide which one a melody is in.
A raised leading note
Two sharps fit D major or B minor. A raised leading note of the minor key, here A sharp, and the last note, its tonic, point to B minor.
Quick check
A melody has five flats, some A naturals, and ends on B flat. Which key is it in?
The rest of this lesson and its 4 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 4 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards