2. Key Signature
• Key signature consists of one or more sharps,
or one or more flats, placed at the beginning of a
staff.
Functions of a Key Signature
1. It determines the key names.
2. It also determines the location of Do.
3. Sharps (#) or flats (♭)written at the beginning of a staff,
right after the clef is the key signature. the key signature
determines the home tone of a song.
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7. •QUIZ
1. How many sharps and flats are
there in Key of C?
2. #
3. ♭
4-5. A ____ raises a note, while a ____
____ lowers a note.