How To Use The Circle of Fifths - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #19

How To Use The Circle of Fifths - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #19

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Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the circle of fifths, a tool for understanding key signatures and relationships between keys. It highlights the importance of closely related keys, which share common notes, and demonstrates how the circle can be used to build chord progressions. The tutorial also covers how to find scales and determine chord types within a key using the circle, emphasizing the significance of memorizing key chords for musical development.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most important relationship in music according to the Circle of Fifths?

The relationship between one and four

The relationship between one and five

The relationship between two and six

The relationship between three and seven

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the four most important chords in any key?

The fourth chord

The first chord

The seventh chord

The fifth chord

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you move counterclockwise around the Circle of Fifths?

You find the Circle of Sevenths

You find the Circle of Sixths

You find the Circle of Fourths

You find the Circle of Thirds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many notes in a major scale can be easily located on the Circle of Fifths?

Seven

Five

Six

Eight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a major key, what is the quality of the seventh chord?

Augmented

Diminished

Minor

Major