How to remember sharps and flats in scales

To learn the order of sharps and flats in key signatures, simply remember these details:

1. Sharps go up, while flats go down. ...
2. The first sharp encountered in a key signature is F-sharp, while the first flat is B-flat.
3. The next accidental (sharp or flat) is always a fifth away.

1. How do you remember the order of flats?
2. How can I memorize sharps?
3. How can I remember my notes with sharps?

How do you remember the order of flats?

The order of flats is also easy to remember. The order of flats includes Bb-Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Cb-Fb. An easy way to remember this is B-E-A-D-Go-Catch-Fish. Again, if you have this memorized, all you have to do is glance at the key signature and you will know what the flats are.

How can I memorize sharps?

An easy way to remember the order of sharps is to memorize this saying: Fat-Cats-Go-Down-Alleys-Eating-Birds. This is a mnemonic device with the first letter of each word representing each sharp.

How can I remember my notes with sharps?

For Sharps Remember the Number 5

To find the key with the first sharp in it, simply count up five notes (remember that sharps raise a note). Count C as note 1, then D, E, F, and G. 5 notes up from C is the note G, which is the first key with a sharp in it. G, then, has one sharp.