Key

The key of a hymn is determined by the number of sharps and flats of that hymn.

Guidelines 
 

  • Major keys should use a capital letter and minor keys should use a lowercase letter.
  • Spell out the words "Flat" and "Sharp" rather than abbreviating with "#" and "b".
  • Examples include "B Flat Major" and "c sharp minor"
  • The web interface has a handy tool to figure out the key.
  • If the hymn is in two keys, insert a new row and put the second key on this second row.
  • Some keys are modal. If you know the key is modal, indicate this, for example, “d modal”

 


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