You’ve memorized the interval pattern of the major scale (WS – WS – HS – WS – WS – WS – HS): Click here to see my Key Signatures Lesson.īut what if you don’t already know how a key signature spells its accidentals (as sharps or flats?) – here’s how you can figure out a major or minor scale’s spelling from scratch: How To Build Any Major Scale From Scratch: If you’re writing music in the major or minor scale, a first step would be to identify which key you’re music is in – since the key signature will tell you how your music should be spelt – for example Bb major = 2 flats – Bb + Eb (not A# + D#). To spell your music correctly, first you have to know which scale your music is in.
If your scale has 7 notes, then you’ll be able use one letter per note – C D E F G A B. Avoid using 2 types of letter in your scale, like Db and D#. Avoid doubling letters – just use one type of C, one type of D, one E, etc.
If you have to choose between spelling the scale with 4 flats, or 7 sharps – go with 4 flats.ģ. Things get confusing when you see a variety of sharps and flats in the music.Ģ. Stick to all sharps, or all flats if you can. Basic Guidelinesīefore we go into depth, here are my basic guidelines for spelling notes:ġ. But sometimes you’ll encounter an odd situation when spelling becomes a problem. Most of the time spelling isn’t a problem – you sort of know how to spell most notes. Look at how unnecessarily complicated I’ve made ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ look due to bad spelling: CONVENIENCEĪny note can be spelt multiple ways. In this lesson I explain everything you need to know for most situations. There is a proper way to spell notes, and by following the convention your music will be clear and easy for musicians to read. In music, ‘spelling’ refers to how you label notes – ‘ F#’ or ‘ Gb’? ‘ C natural’ or ‘ B#‘ or even ‘ D double flat’?Ĭorrect note spelling is a common area of confusion.
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