How to read the circle of fifths
Choose a major or minor key on the circle. Moving clockwise follows perfect fifths, and neighboring keys differ by one accidental.
Major keys sit on the outside and their relative minor keys sit directly inside them.
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Circle of fifths
Click any key to explore its scale, diatonic chords, and neighbors.
Explore each key
The key view shows its scale notes, relative and parallel key, neighboring keys, and the seven diatonic chords.
Select a diatonic chord to open it in the chord finder, where you can inspect and hear its notes.