Understanding the Circle of Fifths

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The circle of fifths is divided into 12 sections, similar to an old clock.

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The circle of fifths helps organize information about different keys in music.

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Moving clockwise on the circle of fifths, each successive key has one more flat in the key signature.

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The key of C has two flats in the key signature.

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The circle of fifths can help identify which notes are sharp or flat in a key.

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The key of A has three flats in the key signature.

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The circle of fifths can be used to represent chords in different keys.

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The relative minor key has the same key signature as its related major key.

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To find the relative minor key of G major, you go up three half steps from G.

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