Major Keys

Articles about musical keys built on a major scale, including their tonal structure, key signatures, and common usage in composition.

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A major (key) A major A major is a key built on the note A with three sharps. This article describes its scale, signature, common uses, notable repertoire, instrumental tendencies, and some harmonic and…

A-flat major A-flat major is a major key with four flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭). Known for its warm, lyrical character, it appears frequently in piano literature and in slow orchestral movements.