Using the Circle of Fifths on Piano - Music Theory

The video tutorial explains how to use the circle of fifths to transition between musical keys. It covers the structure of the circle, including major and minor keys, and demonstrates techniques for moving both down and up in fifths. The tutorial provides practical examples, showing how to modulate from one key to another using pivot chords and accidentals, offering a straightforward method for musicians to expand their improvisation and composition skills.

What does the middle circle of the Circle of Fifths represent?

• Major keys

• Minor keys

• Chord progressions

• Flats and sharps

When moving one key to the left on the Circle of Fifths, what do you gain?

• A major key

• A sharp

• A flat

• A minor key

What is the first flat added when moving from C major to F major?

• A flat

• D flat

• E flat

• B flat

Which key do you reach after adding E flat to F major?

• G major

• B flat major

• A flat major

• C major

What is the result of moving from C major to C flat major using the Circle of Fifths?

• No flats

• One flat

• Seven flats

• Seven sharps

What is a pivot chord?

• A chord that is common to both the old and new keys

• A chord that is only in the old key

• A chord that is only in the new key

• A chord that has no sharps or flats

Which accidental is needed to move from C major to G major?

• B#

• G#

• C#

• F#

What is the next key to the right of G major on the Circle of Fifths?

• B major

• E major

• D major

• A major

How many sharps are there in C# major?

• Eight

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What is the main benefit of using the Circle of Fifths for musicians?

• It facilitates key changes and modulation

• It provides a visual representation of scales

• It shows the history of music

• It helps in tuning instruments