Making Key Signatures Simple to Remember
Lucky Number 7
A ridiculously simple little number trick that can help you remember some of those annoying key signatures.
Before we talk letters...let's talk numbers! Go with me on this one. 😄
It MUST Equal 7
Whatever number you have, figure out how much more you need to reach 7.
Now Use It With Key Signatures
Here's the easiest way to think about it: if you know one version of the letter, you can figure out the other.
Watch what happens...
Same letter name. Switch between the natural/sharp side and the flat side. The number of sharps and flats will add up to 7.
It Works in Either Direction
Let's say you're trying to remember how many sharps are in B Major, but your brain has completely abandoned you.
Maybe you do remember that B♭ Major has 2 flats.
No problem.
2 + ? = 7
The missing number is 5. So B Major has 5 sharps!
Get It Yet?! 😄
That's really all there is to it.
It's not some giant music theory breakthrough. It's just one of those goofy little brain tricks that can save you when a key signature refuses to stay in your head.
Just remember: Lucky Number 7. 🎹
— Piano Chops
10 Comments on “Making Key Signatures Simple to Remember”
Loved It! 👏👏👏
Grazie con i numeri sono più brava che con le note 😂
Great trick,,, Very Simple ,,,very clever
That was a nice illustration, thanks..
Wow. Great!
Simply loves this! Awesome trick very handy indeed!
So fun ! I love this clever trick ! Thank you
Thank you!
Oh my goodness, what an awesome way to remember this. Thanks!!
Never heard of this before, very clever