Mammoth Memory

How to remember the order of the key signature – sharps

The order of the key signatures for sharps:
F C G D A E B

The best way to remember this order is to use the following mnemonic:

Fat Cats Go Down Alleys Eating Bacon

Fat Cats Go Down Alleys Eating Bacon.

Remember the phrase 'fat cats go down alleys eating bacon'. The first letter of each word then gives you the order of the key signatures for sharps.

 

 

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