To find a key signature:
FCGDAEB are all the sharps. Stop on the last sharp and go up a half step to find your key. The last two are the only ones that should have a # signal on the end:
1 sharp: G major
2 sharp: D major
3 sharp: A major
4: E Major
5: B major
6 F# Major
7: C# Major
Flats are a bit more simple. The order of flats are BEADGCF. Simply go to the second to last flat and that is you key. The flat signature starts after 2 flats.
1: F major
2: Bb major
3: Ab major
4: Db major
5: Gb Major
6: Cb major
7: Fb major
NO SHARPS OR FLATS MAKES IT C SHARP
To find the time signature:
Right after the key signature is a fraction. This fraction is your time signature. The top number is how many beats are in the measure and the bottom number is what note gets that beat. So let’s say the key is 3/4. There are 3 beats and the quarter notes get the beat. Let’s say it’s 6/8. There are 6 beats and the 8th notes get the beat.
Finding your vocal part: look for your divisi Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass.
