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What is the circle of fifths in music?
The circle of fifths is a sequence of keys (and their root chords) graphically represented in a circle, where each key or chord is seven semitones away from the key or chord next to it in the circle. Most circles of fifths begin with a C major at the top of the circle.
How the circle of fifths work?
The circle of 5ths is an arrangement of the 12 notes of the musical alphabet in a circle. ... At the top of the circle we begin on the note C. As you go clockwise around the circle, the notes move in perfect 5ths. A perfect fifth above C is G, and G is the next note on the circle going clockwise.
