Why is This Important?
As you have developed musically over the years you have yet to learn how to identify key signatures in music. From the beginning of your time in 7th grade choir I have provided the key signature for all solfege exercises and choral music we perform and this can no longer be. As a 7th grade musician the time has come for you to understand key signatures, their importance, and how to identify them. Why is this important? Key signatures tell musicians what notes are to be played flat, sharp, or natural and without the key signature indicating this for us, the songs we play and sing would never be correct. As you begin to perform and write music more as an individual it is important that you are able to read music accurately and identify where the key signature is located and what key the music is written in.