A major
A major has 3 sharps (F#, C#, G#). Its relative is F# minor. With the seven chords of the key and how to recognise it on the page.
- Signature
- 3 sharps — F#, C#, G#
- Relative key
- F# minor
- Circle of fifths
- +3
The key signature on both staves
How to recognise it
With sharps: the last sharp plus a semitone is the major tonic. Here the last sharp is G#, a semitone above lies A.
The chords of the key
Pieces in this key
Related keys
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