Circle of Fifths

Interactive circle showing key signatures, relative keys, and diatonic chords.

CGDAEBF#C#FA#D#G#AmEmBmF#mC#mG#mD#mA#mDmGmCmFmMajorKeys

C Major

No sharps or flats

Related Keys

Relative: AmParallel: Cm

Diatonic Chords

ICmaj
iiDm
iiiEm
IVFmaj
VGmaj
viAm
vii°Bdim

How to Use

  • Clockwise = add sharps (move by 5ths: C → G → D → A...)
  • Counter-clockwise = add flats (move by 4ths: C → F → Bb → Eb...)
  • Inner ring = relative minor keys (same key signature)
  • Adjacent keys = closely related, good for modulation