Circle of Fifths Worksheet

A free printable, blank circle of fifths to fill in — with a complete answer key. Print it or save as PDF for class or self-study. Prefer to practice on screen? There’s a free game & app ↓

Circle of Fifths

C major is filled in at the top. Working clockwise, write each major key on the outer ring, its relative minor on the inner ring, and count the sharps or flats — each step clockwise adds a sharp, each step counterclockwise adds a flat.

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Circle of Fifths — Answer Key

PositionMajor keyRelative minorKey signature
0C majorA minorno sharps or flats
1G majorE minor1 sharp
2D majorB minor2 sharps
3A majorF♯ minor3 sharps
4E majorC♯ minor4 sharps
5B majorG♯ minor5 sharps
6F♯ majorD♯ minor6 sharps
7D♭ majorB♭ minor5 flats
8A♭ majorF minor4 flats
9E♭ majorC minor3 flats
10B♭ majorG minor2 flats
11F majorD minor1 flat
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How to use this worksheet

Print the blank wheel and fill it in from memory. Start at C major (twelve o’clock) and move clockwise a perfect fifth at a time — G, D, A, E, B, then the enharmonic F♯/G♭, and around through the flats D♭, A♭, E♭, B♭, F and back to C. On the outer ring write the major key; on the inner ring write its relative minor (a minor third below, sharing the same signature); and note how many sharps or flats each key carries. When you’re done, check yourself against the answer key. Repeat until you can complete the whole wheel without a single blank left over.

Why fill in a blank circle of fifths?

Copying a completed chart teaches you almost nothing; reproducing it from memory teaches you everything. A blank worksheet forces active recall — the single most reliable way to move a fact into long-term memory. Do it a few times a week and the geography of keys becomes automatic: you’ll read any key signature straight off its position and hear why neighboring keys sound closely related.

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Paper is great for testing recall, but repetition is quicker on screen. The circle of fifths game drills the same facts against the clock, and the interactive circle of fifths lets you explore every relationship. For key signatures specifically, the printable key signature chart is a handy companion.

Circle of fifths worksheet — FAQ

How do I use this circle of fifths worksheet?

Print the blank wheel, then fill in each major key clockwise from C (top), its relative minor on the inner ring, and the number of sharps or flats. Check yourself against the answer key below. Repeat from memory until you can complete the whole wheel without help.

Is the worksheet free to print?

Yes. It's completely free — use the Print button (or your browser's Print → Save as PDF) to get a clean one-page worksheet plus a separate answer-key page. No account or email required.

What should a blank circle of fifths contain?

The 12 major keys around the outer ring (C at the top, moving clockwise by fifths: G, D, A, E, B, F♯/G♭, D♭, A♭, E♭, B♭, F), each key's relative minor on the inner ring, and each key's signature — the count and order of its sharps or flats.

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