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Grade 2 - Major Scales (Part 2)

Master Grade 2 major scales with flats. Learn how key signatures work, spot the order of flats, and play smooth, even one-octave scales.

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Fascinating Fact:

Order of flats is B E A D G C F. Use Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles Father to remember it.

In Specialist Music Theory Grade 2 Major Scales Part 2, you’ll extend scale skills by reading flat key signatures quickly and applying them while you play. You’ll connect the order of flats to real pieces and keep fingering even for a clear, tuneful sound.

Key Terms

Key signature: Sharps or flats written after the clef that apply throughout the piece (until changed).
Flat (♭): Lowers a note by one semitone. For example, B becomes B♭.
Order of flats: The fixed sequence in which flats appear in key signatures (useful for fast reading).

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I name a key when the signature has flats?

For flat keys, the key is usually the second-to-last flat in the signature. One exception is F major, which has just one flat: B♭.

How do I build a major scale that uses flats?

Follow the pattern tone–tone–semitone–tone–tone–tone–semitone. Add flats from the key signature so the letters run in order without repeating or skipping.

Why do some keys have many flats while others have none?

Keys are placed around the circle of fifths. Moving anti-clockwise adds flats to keep the major scale pattern, while C major sits at the top with no sharps or flats.