Order of sharpsF♯ → C♯ → G♯ → D♯ → A♯ → E♯ → B♯
Quick reference
Keys and key signatures
Each new accidental is added after the preceding ones. Learn the order, then find the row with the number of signs you need.
Order of flatsB♭ → E♭ → A♭ → D♭ → G♭ → C♭ → F♭
| Minor | Signs on the staff | Major |
|---|---|---|
| A♭ minor | ♭ 7 flats | C♭ major |
| E♭ minor | ♭ 6 flats | G♭ major |
| B♭ minor | ♭ 5 flats | D♭ major |
| F minor | ♭ 4 flats | A♭ major |
| C minor | ♭ 3 flats | E♭ major |
| G minor | ♭ 2 flats | B♭ major |
| D minor | ♭ 1 flat | F major |
| A minor | 0 · no signs | C major |
| E minor | ♯ 1 sharp | G major |
| B minor | ♯ 2 sharps | D major |
| F♯ minor | ♯ 3 sharps | A major |
| C♯ minor | ♯ 4 sharps | E major |
| G♯ minor | ♯ 5 sharps | B major |
| D♯ minor | ♯ 6 sharps | F♯ major |
| A♯ minor | ♯ 7 sharps | C♯ major |