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It’s on the wall of every music room in the country, and it can be quite daunting if you don’t know what you’re looking at. But don’t panic: the Circle of Fifths is as elegant and beautiful as the ...

Composing music is a pretty mindful activity in its own right, but there’s certainly an argument to say that putting more focus on harmony, and thinking carefully about modulations between keys, can ...

Don't be afraid. The circle of fifths looks confusing but it's only ever here to help. And a basic understanding of what it's trying to tell you could lead you down a whole new creative superhighway.