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Keys, Signatures & the Circle of Fifths

⏱ 15 min ★ ★★☆☆☆ 🏆 60 XP 📋 Quiz ≈ ABRSM Grade 6-7

The Master Map — The Circle of Fifths The Circle of Fifths is the most important diagram in music theory — it shows ALL 12 major and minor keys, their key signatures (number of sharps or flats), and the relationships between them. Think of it as a CLOCK: C major (no sharps/flats) sits at 12 o’clock. Moving CLOCKWISE adds one...

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