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Mandolin Key Signatures

   

FOR SHARP KEYS ONLY:

The name of the key is a half step ABOVE the last sharp in the key.

Using A as an example, it has 3 sharps (F#, C#, G#). The last sharp is G#. A half step from there is A.

The tune is in A.


FOR FLAT KEYS ONLY:

The name of the key is the next to LAST flat in the key.

Using Eb as an example, it has 3 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab). The next to last flat is Eb.

The tune is in Eb.


An exception to flats is that the key of F only has one flat (Bb). So, there is no next to last flat.

The key of C has no sharps or flats.