So if C♭ is the second to last flat, so F♭ is the last. The second to last flat (♭) of the key signature is always the degree I of the scale, and degree I is also the name of the key: You already know perfectly the order of flats: B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ C♭ F♭ Also, we have to keep in mind the two zones that make up each octave register on the keyboard. The key to doing this is focusing on which white keys and which black keys are part of the scale. Major scales with the word flat (♭) have key signatures with flats, so C flat major has one or several flats. It’s an excellent skill to be able to quickly and easily visualize scales on the piano. With your brain and rules of music theory: Major keys are in the colored parts of the circle, just find C♭ and read how many flats they are: seven flats! įinding C♭ major key signature with the circle of fifths is very easy, you just had to read the circle: To find the C flat major key signature, there are two methods: The circle of fifths or your brain.

If you only know the name of the key and you want to know how many accidentals there are in this key, how would you do to find the key signature? I will explain it to you:

Order of flats alto clef