Picture: Classic FM Because of how the circle is arranged, Chord V (E) and Chord IV (D) can be found immediately to either side. So far so good. But there’s more: the other three diatonic chords in ...

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. Now anywhere that triangle moves will be a major chord.

The circle of fifths is a deceptively simple diagram that lays out every musical note, key, three-note chord and scale, and charts the relationship between them. A bit like a musical version of the ...

So what is the circle of fifths? It's a scheme used by guitarists and keyboard players to suggest what chord might sound good next. It’s a chain of options that always works, always sounds logical and ...

The circle can show you the diatonic chords for the parallel key to the one you’re currently in. Choose your tonic note, then locate its parallel key by finding the same note on the other ring.