Circle of Fifths

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A circle of fifths is used in teaching music theory. The circle of fifths is an imaginary geometrical space that depicts relationships among what are known as the chromatic scales.

Major scales shown in red ring, minor scales in green. Names of enharmonic scales are shown in small print. Accidentials adequate to a given scale are shown in outer, grey ring.

Author: Grzegorz Szaliński (2007)

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Learning the circle of fifths (or camelot wheel for dj’s) is one of the most important pieces of theory a beginner musician can learn. If you run scales, chords and arpeggios though the whole circle enough, you’ll be able to play comfortably in any key. It’s also a good idea to always run the circle with both major/minor scales.

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For some reason I’m picturing Beethoven holding a score above his head with both hands while standing on a cliff, 🎶The circle of fifths …

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