The circle of fifths
Keys arranged by fifths: one more sharp clockwise, one more flat anticlockwise; neighbours are closely related.
- Category
- Scales, keys and modes
- First taught in
- 5.1 Travel around the circle
- Theory cards
- The circle of fifths (Level 5)
In the lessons
4 lessons and 4 pieces where the Method teaches or uses it, in teaching order.
| Lesson | Lesson and piece |
|---|---|
| 5.1 | Travel around the circlePrelude in A major, Op. 28 No. 7, Frédéric Chopin |
| 7.1 | Hear a change of keyInvention No. 3 in D major, BWV 774, Johann Sebastian Bach |
| 7.6 | Explore jazz harmonyAutumn Circle Etude, written for the Method |
| C.8 | Carry a twenty-four-piece cycle as one programme identity24 Preludes, Op. 28 — complete cycle, Frédéric Chopin |
In Musicianship
The units whose theory questions ask about it.
| Unit | Title |
|---|---|
| 5.1 | Around the circle |
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