What are Key Signatures ?
Key Signatures are visual symbols written after the music clef.
It indicates how we can play certain notes.
It also represents the Key that the music is in.
E.g C Major, D Major etc...
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The Order of Sharps
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Key Signatures of Sharp Keys
What are the following major keys?
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In this example, the key signature indicates to play C or C# on the violin. This helps us with to know the finger pattern.
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The Order of Flats
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(Exercise)
Key Signatures of Flat Keys
What are the following major keys?
![key-signatures-img-10](https://violinjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/key-signatures-img-10.jpg)
In Summary
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