The Circle of Fifths

An interactive circle of fifths: tap a note to see its key signature, its relative minor and every mode that shares its notes. Free, no sign-up.

C Major

• Notes: C D E F G A B
• Key signature: no sharps or flats

Same notes, other roots

• C Major
• D Dorian
• E Phrygian
• F Lydian
• G Mixolydian
• A Minor
• B Locrian

Next to it on the circle

• G Major (a fifth up, one sharp more)
• F Major (a fifth down, one flat more)

See it on an instrument

• C Major on guitar
• C Major on piano