The circle of fifths

What is the circle of fifths? The circle of fifths is a tool, often displayed as a circular diagram, which shows us the 12 keys found within the chromatic scale, as well as their corresponding key signatures. This tool is a staple in not just music theory, but also within all melodic instruments to understand what sharps (♯)/flats (♭) are found within certain keys, which in turn will dictate what notes will be available to you when playing a particular piece. Let’s Take a Look! Use the diagram above as a reference as we talk through the different keys - this topic of the [...]