is there such thing as F flat major?

Question

if not - why?
thankyou! =]

Answer 1

Theoretically, F flat major would be the following key signature: B double flat, E flat, A flat, D flat, G flat, C flat, F flat. It's not used, though, because key signatures don't use double flats, and it would be pointless to do so, when you could just spell it as E major.

Answer 2

F flat is the enharmonic (i.e. it's the same not just a different way up, like A# is also Bb) equivalent of E. While it may be written in a score (for example in Gb major, or in the key signature of Cb major) you may as well write it in E major as it's just easier to think about and read. If I had to remember that all the Bs were double-flat it would make my brain hurt a lot!

Answer 3

Yes there is. Play an F Major Chord. Now to Flatten it, lower its pitch by moving the chord, lower one fret.

Answer 4

listen to Bunky the Clown. he/she is right