Reference

Interactive Circle of Fifths

The circle of fifths, made interactive: click any key to see its signature, relative minor, and the chords that belong to it — and hear them.

What you'll be able to do

  • Click any key to reveal its scale and chords
  • See sharps, flats, and relative minors at a glance
  • Hear each key and chord played
  • Understand modulation and chord borrowing
Coming soon

In the app today

This tool is on the way to the web. Meanwhile, Coco's app already trains the skill it's built around — free to start.

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What the circle of fifths shows

The circle of fifths arranges the twelve keys by their closest harmonic relationships. It's the fastest way to see key signatures, find relative majors and minors, and understand why certain chords and key changes sound natural together.

How you'll use it

Use it as a reference while writing, to figure out which chords fit a key, or to plan a key change. Combined with Coco's scale and chord ear training, the circle stops being a diagram to memorize and becomes a map you can actually hear.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the circle of fifths used for?

It maps key relationships — signatures, relative minors, and which chords and modulations sound closely related. It's a core reference for songwriting and theory.

Will it play the sounds?

Yes. The interactive version lets you hear each key and chord so the relationships make sense by ear, not just on paper.

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