What Is the Circle of Fifths? | The Classical Music Minute - The Classical Music Minute

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It looks like a musical clock, but the Circle of Fifths is actually a map of how musical keys relate to one another. Discover how this ingenious diagram helps explain key signatures, harmony, and even how composers move from one key to another—all in just sixty seconds.

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