In this lesson, you will learn about the especially important topic of “keys and the circle of fifths” in intervals and scales. Rather than simply memorizing terms, aim to explain the system and the reasons in your own words.
Key Point
The circle of fifths shows the relationship in which moving the tonic by perfect fifths causes the sharps or flats in the key signature to increase or decrease one at a time.
The circle of fifths shows the relationship in which moving the tonic by perfect fifths causes the sharps or flats in the key signature to increase or decrease one at a time.
Important Points
- Check the reasons, not only the conclusions
- Distinguish similar terms and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different about it.
- Check it by applying it to a familiar or specific example.