Circle of Fifths

What is the Circle of Fifths?

• Basically a clock, but it's only the number 5

• A circle that labels the open strings of our instruments

• A circle that labels the major and minor keys

• They only use it in band, I don't care

What is an interval?

• The distance between two notes

• The number of beats in a measure

• How many sharps or flats are in a song

• How many times a note is repeated

What is at the top of the Circle of Fifths?

• C

• Nothing

• G

• Eb

How do you figure out the next note in the circle of 5ths, going CLOCKWISE?!?

• Go up a 5th

• Go down a 5th

• Go up a 4th

Which note is covered?

• B

• Bb

• B#

• Fb

Which note is covered?

• A

• A#

• C#

• E

Why is the Circle of Fifths helpful?

• It can help you remember your key signatures

• It can help you read music

• It can help you tie your shoes

• It can help you remember your dynamics

Which note is covered?

• C

• C#

• F

• F#

Which note is covered?

• E

• Eb

• A#

• Bb

Wanted a 10th question...what is Miss Fagan's primary instrument?

• Violin

• Viola

• 'Cello

• Bass