Grade 3 Music Theory: 4. Key Signatures Exercises
Suitable for: ABRSM Grade 3 Trinity Grade 3 GCSE AP Music Theory Beginners
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Questions marked with a * are in keys not covered by the Trinity syllabus at this grade.
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Exercise 1 - Writing Key Signatures
Write out the following key signatures:
- D minor
- E major*
- B minor
- Eb major*
- Bb major
- G minor
- C# minor*
- A major*
- F minor*
- E minor
Exercise 2 - Relative Keys
Give the two keys (relative major and minor) which belong to each of these key signatures:
a)*
b)
c)
d)*
e)*
f)
g)*
h)
i)
Exercise 3 - Adding a Clef & Key Signature to Scales
Add the correct clef and key signature to make each of the scales named below. Add any accidentals (sharps or naturals) which are necessary.
a) B harmonic minor
b) C melodic minor*
c) E major*
d) F melodic minor*
e) C# harmonic minor*
f) E melodic minor
Exercise 4 - Writing Scales with Key Signatures
Write as semibreves (whole notes) the scales named below:
- E major, descending, with key signature.*
- F# harmonic minor, ascending, with key signature and any necessary accidentals.*
- B melodic minor, ascending, with key signature and any necessary accidentals.
- G harmonic minor descending, with key signature and any necessary accidentals.
