Learn how to modulate using the Neapolitan chord, a more advanced modulation technique that allows you to move keys quite dramatically. In this music theory lesson we explain how to use the Neapolitan Chord as a means of modulating to a...

Can you name the key this piece of music is in? This music theory lesson explains how to look at a short extract of music and figure out the key without hearing it. This types of exercises are often met in theory exams, where you are...

Why Do We Need Key Signatures?

How To Find The Key In Three EASY Steps

A flowchart for reading the Key Signature

Accidentals in music can be very confusing. Today we will answer the questions you had from the last accidentals video about how sharps, flats, and natural signs work in music. First we will look at some simple examples. Then we will...

How to build all minor scales

Today we look at one of music's most useful resources - the circle of fifths, and how we can build it.

Introduction to the Circle of Fifths

Just by looking at a melody can you work out which key it is in? How can you tell just by looking at the notes which key a melody is in, especially when there is no key signature? Even if you can work it out how do you know if it’s in a...

Domenico Scarlatti wrote over 550 single-movement sonatas for the harpsichord, making characteristic but innovative use of the instrument. This composer insights lesson explores sonata K208 in A major. Having clarified the Binary...

Today we take a look at how accidentals work and what they look like on sheet music. There are three main types of accidentals in music; the flat, the natural, and the sharp sign. But did you know there are other kinds of accidentals?

Accidentals in music can be very confusing. Today we will answer the questions you had from the last accidentals video about how sharps, flats, and natural signs work in music. First we will look at some simple examples. Then we will...