Key signatures popover

The table shows some examples of what to enter into the key signatures popover and the key signatures that are input into the music as a result.

You can open the key signatures popover in Write mode in any of the following ways:

  • Press Shift-K.

  • Choose Write > Create Key Signature.


Type of key signature

Popover entry

Open or atonal key signature

open or atonal

Major keys (capital letters)

C, D or Eb, Ab, and so on.

Minor keys (lowercase letters)

g, d, f#, bb, and so on.

Number of sharps

Note

Assumes the major key for that many sharps.

3s, 2#, and so on.

Number of flats

Note

Assumes the major key for that many sharps.

4f, 5b, and so on.


This list is not comprehensive as you can input every possible key signature. It is intended to illustrate how you can structure your entry to input different types of key signatures.