๐ผ Circle of Fifths
Major keyC major
Relative minorA minor
Key signatureNo sharps/flats
View the circle of fifths, a fundamental music theory diagram. Select a key to see its key signature (number of sharps or flats) and relative minor.
How to use
- Click a key to select it.
- That keyโs major key name, relative minor, and key signature (number of sharps/flats) are shown.
FAQ
What is the circle of fifths?
A circular diagram arranging notes a perfect fifth apart, used as a fundamental music theory tool to visualize each keyโs signature and the relationships between nearby keys.
What is a relative minor?
A minor key that shares the same key signature as a major key. For example, C major (no sharps/flats) has A minor as its relative minor.
Why does G come after C?
The circle of fifths is built by stacking notes a perfect fifth (7 semitones) apart. A perfect fifth above C is G. Repeating this step 12 times returns to C.