In this lesson we introduce you to the “Circle of Fifths” and explain its functions and importance.
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JOIN THE DISCORD VIEW THREADI've always struggled with the immediate application of theory, without it I'll usually forget the concept. Besides being able to construct basic chords in their relative key has anyone else found good uses for the circle of 5th's?
Exactly! A great way to learn the blues (I-IV-V) in all 12 keys! Move counterclockwise and it's the IV, move clockwise and it's the V.View attachment 791
If you take both rings the inner ring are the relative minors of the major chords in the outer ring(C#m is the vi chord in the key of E for example). If you take either ring going counter clockwise is always V-I and clockwise is always IV - I so you can also deduct the IV chord and the V chord from the circle of fifths.
If you take A for example D is the IV chord, E is the V chord and F#m is the realtor minor.
I've also looked at the circle in this way but more in the sense of looking at it like a piece of pie (just easier for me that way) I'll have to try the I-IV-V out but how I was taught to look at it is to look at it like a slice of pie. For example if you're playing in the key of C the chords you could use would be C F G and the relative minors Am Dm Em. Although I gotta say thinking just thinking about the I IV V does actually help make a lot of sense to what my mentor has been trying to tell me over the years. Still practicing on doing key changes using the circle of Fifths but I think that I can do it now thanks to your helpful information.View attachment 791
If you take both rings the inner ring are the relative minors of the major chords in the outer ring(C#m is the vi chord in the key of E for example). If you take either ring going counter clockwise is always V-I and clockwise is always IV - I so you can also deduct the IV chord and the V chord from the circle of fifths.
If you take A for example D is the IV chord, E is the V chord and F#m is the realtor minor.
Yes it is very complicated. Don’t stress over it too much though. The circle of fifths is meant to be a tool for finding out how many sharp or flat notes go into a key not some concept that is in a huge need of mastering. If you need some help with it I could help out.I'm still trying to make sense of this
It's okay for now, thanks.Yes it is very complicated. Don’t stress over it too much though. The circle of fifths is meant to be a tool for finding out how many sharp or flat notes go into a key not some concept that is in a huge need of mastering. If you need some help with it I could help out.