Building the Circle of Fifths

The video tutorial explains the circle of fifths, a visual tool in music theory that shows the relationships between the 12 notes in Western music. It is useful for understanding chords, keys, and notes, and for building chord progressions. The tutorial guides viewers through constructing the circle, starting with C at 12:00 and moving clockwise, adding key signatures, and finally incorporating relative minors. The circle helps in identifying key signatures and understanding the relationship between different keys.

What is the starting note at 12:00 on the Circle of Fifths?

• C

• D

• G

• F

How many sharps does the key of D have on the Circle of Fifths?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

At which point on the Circle of Fifths do we switch from sharps to flats?

• F#

• G

• D

• C

What is the relative minor of a major key?

• The 6th note

• The 3rd note

• The 5th note

• The 7th note

How many flats does the key of F have on the Circle of Fifths?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three