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The Circle Of Fifths
The popular circle of fifths is often shown in the treble clef and not the bass clef. Here is an example of the circle of fifths in the bass clef. Note the relative minors shown in the circle as well.
The Circle Of Fourths
The circle of fifths can be followed backward to create the circle of fourths. Both are really the same thing, but many like to spotlight the fifth since it's the dominant note on a scale. The fourth is the subdominant but perfectly compliments the fifth interval. This is why they both form the circle of fifths.
The Order Of Flats In The Bass Clef
The flats are in the following order for the bass clef:
B E A D G C F
Many people like to use the following phrases to remember the order of flats easily:
Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Blanket Explodes And Dad Gets Cold Feet
The Order Of Sharps In The Bass Clef
The flats are in the following order for the bass clef:
F C G D A E B
Many people like to use the following phrases to remember the order of sharps easily:
Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Father Christmas Gets Dad An Electric Blanket