About this game
Can you name a major key just by looking at its sharps? In this free music theory game you see a sharp key signature in the treble clef and choose the major key it belongs to. Short timed rounds help the order of sharps stick.
How to play
- Choose how long you want to play (30, 60, or 120 seconds) and press Start Game.
- Look at the question on screen and tap the answer you think is right.
- You'll see right away if you were correct. Your score and streak go up with every right answer.
- When time runs out you'll see your score. Play again to beat it, or sign in to save your results.
Tips for beginners
The sharps always appear in the same order: F, C, G, D, A, E, B (Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle). To find the key, take the last sharp and go up a half step. If the last sharp is F#, the key is G major.
For teachers and parents
A music theory game for students learning key signatures, and handy for theory exam preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find the key from sharps?
- Look at the last sharp in the key signature and go up a half step. That note is the major key.
- What is the order of sharps?
- F, C, G, D, A, E, B, often remembered as Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle.
- Is this game free?
- Yes. Play free in your browser.