• Circle of Fifths

    Click any key to explore its relative minor, key signature, neighboring keys, and diatonic chords.

    C
    A minor

    C Major

    C major has no sharps or flats.

    Relative Minor A minor
    Key Signature 0 sharps / 0 flats
    Dominant Key G major
    Subdominant Key F major
    Diatonic Chords
    How to use it: The keys moving clockwise are separated by perfect fifths. Moving counterclockwise takes you through descending fifths. Keys next to one another are closely related and often work well together in songwriting and modulation.