Grade 5 Music Theory, Unit 3, Lesson 4 of 7
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Writing scales in the new keys

Music theory, Keys and scales, 4 minutes

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Write any Grade 5 scale with no key signature, going up or coming down: letters, then the key signature's notes, then any raised notes for a minor key.

Worked example: F sharp major, going up

Six sharps, every one written
  1. Letters: F to F, in semibreves, one on each line and space.
  2. Key signature notes: six sharps, every one written, including E sharp.
  3. In a minor key, add the raised notes last.

Quick check

Writing F sharp major with no key signature, which note needs E sharp, not F?

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