Scales, Key Signatures & Intervals is one of 9 topics in the Grade 9 Creative Arts CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which major scale uses only the white notes on a piano, with no sharps or flats?
C major
G major
D major
F major
Answer: C major — C major is the only one of these four keys with no sharps or flats, using only the white notes on a piano: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C.
Easy
2. What is a key signature?
A cluster of sharp or flat symbols at the start of a piece showing which notes are consistently raised or lowered
A symbol showing how loud or soft to play
A symbol telling a performer how fast to play
The name of the composer of a piece
Answer: A cluster of sharp or flat symbols at the start of a piece showing which notes are consistently raised or lowered — A key signature is a cluster of sharp or flat symbols written at the start of a piece, showing which notes are consistently raised or lowered throughout.
Medium
3. How many sharps are in the key signature of G major?
Answer: 1 — G major has one sharp in its key signature: F#.
