How To Build the Circle of Fifths - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #18

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 details how to construct the circle by arranging notes like a clock, starting with C at 12:00. The tutorial covers adding key signatures, moving from sharps to flats, and incorporating relative minors. This tool aids in building chord progressions and understanding key signatures.

What is the primary purpose of the Circle of Fifths in music theory?

• To illustrate the evolution of musical genres

• To visually show the relationships between the 12 notes in Western music

• To represent the relationships between different musical instruments

• To display the history of Western music

How are the notes arranged in the Circle of Fifths?

• In alphabetical order

• In a straight line from A to G

• Randomly based on the composer's preference

• Like a clock, starting at C and moving clockwise by fifths

What happens when you reach the 6:00 position on the Circle of Fifths?

• You add a double flat

• You start over from C

• You switch to flats

• You add two sharps

How many sharps does the key of G have in the Circle of Fifths?

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Three

What is the relative minor of a major key in the Circle of Fifths?

• The 3rd note of the major scale

• The 5th note of the major scale

• The 6th note of the major scale

• The 7th note of the major scale