Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 2 Theory AMEB Grade 2 Theory Scales and Key Signatures

Question 1

How many sharps are in the key signature of D major?

Accepted Answer

Two sharps (F# and C#)

Answer

One sharp (F#)

Answer

Three sharps (F#, C#, G#)

Answer

Four sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#)

Question 2

Which major scale has one flat (B♭) in its key signature?

Accepted Answer

F major

Answer

B♭ major

Answer

G major

Answer

E♭ major

Question 3

What is the correct pattern of tones (T) and semitones (S) for a major scale?

Accepted Answer

T-T-S-T-T-T-S

Answer

T-S-T-T-S-T-T

Answer

T-T-T-S-T-T-S

Answer

S-T-T-T-S-T-T

Question 4

Which note is the 5th degree (dominant) of G major?

Accepted Answer

D

Answer

C

Answer

E

Answer

F#

Question 5

How many sharps does A major have in its key signature?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

One

Answer

Two

Answer

Four

Question 6

Which major key has two flats (B♭ and E♭) in its key signature?

Accepted Answer

B♭ major

Answer

F major

Answer

E♭ major

Answer

C major

Question 7

What is the 7th degree (leading tone) of C major?

Accepted Answer

B

Answer

A

Answer

B♭

Answer

A♭