ā Circle of Fifths
The Circle of Fifths shows the relationship between the 12 major and minor keys. Moving clockwise adds one sharp, moving counter-clockwise adds one flat.
Major Keys
Relative Minor
Key (I)
C
Subdominant (IV)
F
Dominant (V)
G
Diatonic Chords - C Major Keys
Relative Minor: Am
Adjacent keys share 6 of 7 notes
Relative minor is 3 semitones below major
VāI is the strongest resolution