Brainlag PlusA key signature fits a major key and its relative minor. The minor key's raised leading note and the last note decide which a melody is in.
A raised leading note
Two sharps fit D major or B minor. A raised leading note of the minor key (A sharp) and the last note, its tonic, point to B minor.
Quick check
A melody has six flats, some D naturals, and ends on E flat. Which key?
The rest of this lesson and its 4 practice questions are in Plus.
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- 4 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
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