Learning Targets
I can draw the circle of fifths.
I've memorized the order of flats counter clockwise.
I've memorized the order of sharps clockwise.
I understand the relationship between the key signatures around the circle.
I've memorized the order of flats counter clockwise.
I've memorized the order of sharps clockwise.
I understand the relationship between the key signatures around the circle.
The Circle of Fifths (or Fourths)
The Circle of Fifths is a great tool that helps organize all of the different key signatures in music. It's also helpful in memorizing the order of sharps and flats. If you travel clockwise, all of the notes are perfect 5ths apart. If you travel counter-clockwise, all of the notes are perfect 4ths apart. What is the special relationship between perfect fourths and perfect fifths?
DO you remember?
Do you remember the order of flats and sharps? How does it relate to the circle of fifths?