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What is the Scale of Fifths? also known as the Circle of Fifths in Music Theory

The Circle of Fifths allows you to visually see the relationships between key signatures, keys and chords. It is a simple way to remember the relationships between keys, which is essential for musicians to understand harmony and progressions. A musical scale is a set of notes that are played in a specific order. The most common scale is the diatonic scale, which has two modes: major and minor. According to the Scale of Fifths, all major keys have a relative minor and a relative major. The Scale of Fifths can also show you the key of any major or minor scale. Using the Scale of Fifths you can count the number of sharps or flats in any key which in turn will allow you to construct the major scale. This website lets you click on any position in the circle of fifths to see the key signature, relative major, relative minor, major scale and chords for that key. Here you will introduce your keyword, provide an overview, and start diving into the key details. Remember to use subheadings and break up the text for readability.

Why use the Scale of Fifths?

It can speed up your ability to compose music, improvise and understand chord progressions
This is a great tool for songwriters, composers, arrangers, music producers and students.
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Additional Resources

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