Question

lets read music intro key signatures a key signature contains a collection sharps or flats at the beginning of a piece of music. the sharps or flats in the key signature apply to every note in the music. example 1 there is a sharp on line 5 (f#) and a sharp in space 3 (c#). this means that every f and every c are sharp. no accidental is needed because it is in the key signature. example 2 there are flats on line one (bb), space four (eb), and space 2 (ab). this means that every f and every c are sharp. no accidental is needed because it is in the key signature. without a key signature, it would look like this, using accidentals without a key signature, it would look like this, using accidentals ① on the staff below, circle all of the notes affected by the key signature (hint: same key as ex. 1) ② on the staff below, circle all of the notes affected by the key signature. (hint: same key as ex. 2) ③ a key signature is located at the ____________ of a piece of music ④ the sharps or flats in a key signature apply to __________ note in a piece. ⑤ without a key signature, flat or sharp notes would need to be marked by ____________

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze key signature in Ex 1

In Ex 1, key signature has F# and C#. So in question 1, circle all F and C notes on the staff.

Step2: Analyze key signature in Ex 2

In Ex 2, key signature has B♭, E♭ and A♭. So in question 2, circle all B, E and A notes on the staff.

Step3: Recall key - signature position

A key signature is located at the beginning of a piece of music, so answer for 3 is beginning.

Step4: Recall key - signature rule

The sharps or flats in a key signature apply to every note of the same pitch in a piece, so answer for 4 is every.

Step5: Recall notation without key - signature

Without a key signature, flat or sharp notes would need to be marked by accidentals, so answer for 5 is accidentals.

Answer:

1. Circle all F and C notes on the staff.
2. Circle all B, E and A notes on the staff.
3. beginning
4. every
5. accidentals