The
key of G major uses one sharp, namely F#, on the 7th degree of the scale. So the
key signature places this on the top line of the treble clef, or on the 4th line
of the bass clef, as shown on the left of this screen.
The
key of F major needs one flat, which is Bb, on the 4th degree of the scale. In
the key signature, this is wriiten on the 3rd line of the treble clef, or the
2nd line of the bass clef, as shown at left.
The key signatures for all the major and minor scales required by your exam and grade, are described and demonstrated on the next series of screens in the learning guide. If you have specified "no exams - advanced level", then all 7 sharp keys and 7 flat keys are shown, for both major and minor.
The accidental symbols must be written on the correct staff lines or spaces, and in the correct order, as shown in the table below.
Order of sharps | Name of note | Treble clef position | Bass Clef position |
1 | F# | 5th (top) line | 4th line |
2 | C# | 3rd space | 2nd space |
3 | G# | space above top line | 4th space |
4 | D# | 4th line | 3rd line |
5 | A# | 2nd space | 1st space |
6 | E# | 4th space | 3rd space |
7 | B# | 3rd (middle) line | 2nd line |
Order of flats | Name of note | Treble clef position | Bass Clef position |
1 | Bb | 3rd (middle) line | 2nd line |
2 | Eb | 4th space | 3rd space |
3 | Ab | 2nd space | 1st space |
4 | Db | 4th line | 3rd line |
5 | Gb | 2nd line | 1st line |
6 | Cb | 3rd space | 2nd space |
7 | Fb | 1st space | space below bottom line |