Cirlce Of Fifths
An Interactive circle of fifths chart, select a key to learn more.
relative minorThe relative minor is the minor key that shares the same key signature as a given major key. It uses the same notes but starts from a different root note. For example, C# minor is the relative minor of E major.
scaleIn the Circle of Fifths, scales are connected by a series of fifths, illustrating the relationship between key signatures. Moving clockwise, each scale adds a sharp or subtracts a flat, revealing the progression through major and minor keys.
chordsThe Circle of Fifths demonstrates how chords are interrelated. Chords adjacent on the circle share common tones and smoothly transition into one another, making them ideal for building progressions and modulating between keys.