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[lollum_dropcap]T[/lollum_dropcap]he Circle of Fifths is a diagram that dates back to 1679 which shows the relationship between all twelve major and minor keys of the chromatic scale.

The outer ring contains all the major keys which ascend by fifth intervals when followed clockwise or descend by fourth intervals if followed counter clockwise.

The next ring contains the Accidentals which are the number of sharps or flats that need to be added to a C major scale to create each different key. For example to create the key of D major scale you would add two sharps to the C major scale.

The inner ring contains each major key’s Relative Minor key which shares all the same notes as it’s parent key.

Let’s Take a Look at the Circle of Fifths

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