A♭ major key signature
A♭ major has 4 flats: B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭. Its relative minor is F minor. The chart below shows the key signature on the treble staff — free to print or download.
What is in the A♭ major key signature?
A♭ major has 4 flats: B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭. Every B, E, A… of that letter is played flat throughout the piece, unless cancelled by a natural sign.
How to read it
- Look at the accidentals. A♭ major shows 4 flats straight after the clef: B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭.
- Name the key from the last accidental. For a flat key, the second-to-last flat names the key (A♭ major).
- Find the relative minor. A♭ major shares this key signature with F minor, its relative minor.
See how it fits with every other key on the circle of fifths(or fill in a blank circle of fifths from memory), learn the notes on the treble clef, or read the guide toreading sheet music.
A♭ major key signature — frequently asked questions
How many sharps or flats does A♭ major have?
A♭ major has 4 flats: B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭.
What is the relative minor of A♭ major?
F minor is the relative minor of A♭ major — it uses the same key signature.
Is the A♭ major key signature chart free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no sign-up.