![]() ![]() The minor vi is easy as that is given already as the relative, to find the ii we move into the inner circle and counterclockwise one time, thus C (I) will have Dm as its ii. Now that you know moving clockwise is a fifth and counterclockwise is a fourth, you can quickly find all I-IV-V chord progressions in every key. We can find all these same scale degrees with just the Circle of Fifths. If you have ever used the Nashville Numbers you may have seen this table. Most songwriters will be using chords and their progressions to write their songs, and the Circle of Fifths allows us to find what we need. You can always use a guitar chord chart to help you. Now that you can find the most common chords used when writing songs, you can put them into progressions. Whether you use formulas or shapes, they will both give you the right answer. Just like the other shapes, this can be moved to find any notes of a dominant 7th. The formula for a 7th is 1, 3, 5, b7, so for C7 connect the notes C-E-G-Bb. Dominant 7ths are common in rock and jazz, and we can also find those with a trapezoid shape! Minor chords are made up of the same degrees but with a minor 3 rd, if we draw a triangle on C-Eb-G it can be moved to find any minor chord, just be sure to start on the right root. ![]() Move it one forward and the same triangle points to G-B-D or G major. Now anywhere that triangle moves will be a major chord. A major chord is made up of the scale degrees 1, 3, and 5, use those notes on the circle to draw a triangle from C-E-G for C major. You can use movable shapes on the circle to find all the major and minor guitar chords. ![]() Scales and intervals invoke different moods and emotions, learn as many as possible and it will allow you to find the right sound to fit the feeling of the song idea in your head. Another example is the minor pentatonic scale with the formula 1 b3 4 5 b7, now we make some changes and drop some notes to get C-Eb-G-A-Bb! Simply take the scale formula you need and apply it to the key and major scale on the Circle of Fifths. To find the melodic minor of C we simply plug the major in and make the change on the 3rd for C-D-Eb-F-G-A-B. For example, the melodic minor scale has a flattened 3 rd degree like this. You simply take the scale formula and apply it to the major scale shown. If you are in a key and not sure which sharps or flats to use, it will always tell you!Īnd while the circle seems limited to only major and minor scales, you can derive other scales with it. The key signatures make it quick and easy to find all the major and minor keys by just looking at your Circle of Fifths. If you are writing a melody, guitar scales can be very important. ![]() Count fifths moving forward, and fourths moving back, give it a try and see if you can draw one without looking. If you forget all you must do is quickly sketch one out! Start with C and add one sharp until you reach the bottom, and then move in reverse and add one flat at a time. It is not necessary to memorize the circle. Each key is a fifth away from one another going forward, and a fourth going back, most songs are made up of movement both ways. The outer ring shows the key signature, you can test each one and every interval will equal a strong major scale. Moving Clockwise each key adds one sharp each time, and counterclockwise one flat is added just the same. And within the 12 major keys are the 12 corresponding minor keys. The most common is the major diatonic scale, and all 12 are shown on the main ring of the Circle of Fifths. There are 12 notes in Western music and their feeling and vibe all depend upon the order in which we play them. ![]()
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