Harmony and Theory Fundamentals

Circle of Fifths, Scales, Chords


 
 
 

Circle of fifths and fourths

The circle of fifths is a visual representation of the keys you hear in music. Starting at the top with the key of C major. The circle is split between the sharps (right side) and flats (left side) we encounter as we travel around it.

 


 

Diatonic Major Scale Formulas

The Major Scale is an organized sequence of notes.

Triads in Major Scales

Triads are 3 note chords.

Triad Formulas

This chart show the notes in each chord.