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Note in the scale of C major – and it must be raised to F#.

("leading") note of the new scale must be raised by a semitone. Order to maintain the standard step-pattern of the major scale, the 7th and make it the first note of the new scale, G major.

The next simplestĪre G major (one sharp) and F major (one flat). The key of C major is the simplest because it contains no sharps or flatsĪt all (see major scale). If a key signature is changed in a piece of musicĪ double bar line occurs, followed by the new key signature. If the key changes partway through, then soĭoes the key signature. The key signature indicates the key in which the piece of music is to be played for example, a key signatureĬonsisting of just a single F♯ indicates that the key is G major (or Or lowered by a semitone, unless signified otherwise by an accidental.Ī key signature is either made up of sharps or flats, but never a mixture Signature, which shows the notes that have to be consistently raised The key signature is a series of sharp (♯) or flat (♭) symbols placed on the stave, between