Key Quiz
E Major
Click on the correct key signature for this scale:
Click one of the colored
flat or sharp symbols to
get to a new page:
Need help?

First: Is it a sharp scale or a flat scale or one of the exceptions?
Click here to
check the boxed info on Page 1 of: Determining the Key Signature of a Major Scale.

Second: If it's one of the exceptions, you've got your answer. If not, use either
the sharp formula or the flat formula.
Click here for an explanation of these
formulas on Page 2 of: Determining the Key Signature of a Major Scale.

If you'd like help memorizing the order of sharps and flats, so you can come up
with the answers without relying on typed answers available for clicking,
click here
for links to tips on memorizing the order of sharps or here for the order of flats.
(For help, go
to the bottom
of the page)
Please note that some computers do not register the flat and sharp symbols in the answer section below.
If the answer begins with B, assume there should be a flat symbol after each note name. If it starts with an F, assume sharps!