Free Interactive Circle of Fifths
Tap a key to hear it and see its signature, relative minor, and chords - or print the chart as a PDF.
C major
Relative minor: A minor
Key signature
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Common chords
Circle of Fifths - Interactive Chart You Can Hear & Print
This free circle of fifths chart turns the classic music-theory wheel into something you can actually hear. Click any key to play its chord, then read its key signature, relative minor, and common chord progressions. Use it on piano or guitar, learn how the keys connect, and save the circle of fifths as a printable PDF, all online, with nothing to install.
- Hear every key.
- Tap a key on the circle of fifths to play its chord and progressions, theory you can hear, not just read.
- Keys, minors & chords.
- See each key signature, its relative minor, and the I, IV, V, vi chord progression at a glance.
- Printable PDF.
- Save the circle of fifths chart as a printable PDF for your practice room, piano, or guitar case.
How to use the circle of fifths
Explore keys, hear chords, and print your chart in three steps, no account needed.
Pick a key on the circle
Click any major key on the outer ring or its relative minor on the inner ring of the circle of fifths.
Hear chords & progressions
The tool plays the key's chord, shows its signature and relative minor, and lets you play the I, IV, V, vi progression.
Print or save as PDF
Click Print / Save as PDF to keep a printable circle of fifths chart for piano, guitar, or the studio wall.
Circle of Fifths at a glance
- Major + relative minor keys
- 24
- Built-in chord progression
- I - IV - V - vi
- Sharps or flats per key
- 0-6
- Tuning reference (Hz)
- A4 = 440
- Printable chart export
- Free & in-browser, no sign-up
- 100%
A circle of fifths you can hear and print
Everything the paper chart shows, plus sound and a printable PDF.
- Interactive & audible
Click any key and the circle of fifths plays its chord with a clean A4 = 440 Hz reference, so the theory finally clicks by ear.
- Key signatures & minor keys
Each key shows its signature (0-6 sharps or flats) and its relative minor, so the major and minor keys line up exactly.
- Chord progressions
Hear the I, IV, V, vi chord progression for any key, the backbone of countless songs, straight from the circle of fifths.
- Printable PDF chart
One click prints a clean circle of fifths chart or saves it as a PDF, perfect for the music stand, piano, or guitar case.
Who uses the circle of fifths?
A go-to chart for anyone learning keys, chords, and how music fits together.
- Piano players
Learn key signatures and scales across all 12 keys.
- Guitarists
Find chord families and progressions that sit on the fretboard.
- Music students
See music theory explained on one clear chart.
- Songwriters
Build chord progressions and modulate between keys.
- Producers
Pick keys and borrow chords from neighbors on the circle.
- Singers & choirs
Transpose songs into comfortable keys.
- Teachers
Hand out a printable circle of fifths chart in class.
- Theory learners
Understand sharps, flats, and minor keys fast.
- Readers of notation
Match key signatures in treble and bass clef.
Why use this circle of fifths
Learn faster when you can hear the theory and print the chart.
- Music theory, explained
The circle of fifths makes key signatures, minor keys, and chord relationships click, and hearing each chord makes it stick.
- For piano & guitar
Map keys, scales, and chord progressions onto the keyboard or fretboard, with note names that work in treble and bass clef.
- Print and keep
Save a printable circle of fifths PDF and pin it above your desk, on the piano, or in your guitar case for quick reference.
The circle of fifths, explained
Loved by players and teachers
“I keep this circle of fifths open every lesson. Students finally hear why the keys connect, and I print the chart for them to take home.”
Daniel Foster
Piano teacher
“Tapping out chord progressions on the circle of fifths is how I write now. The printable PDF lives in my guitar case.”
Marta Nowak
Guitarist
“Music theory finally explained in a way I get, I hear each chord and the minor keys make sense. Best free circle of fifths I found.”
Ravi Shah
Music student
Circle of Fifths FAQ
- What is the circle of fifths?
- It is a chart of the 12 keys arranged by perfect fifths. It shows key signatures, relative minor keys, and which chords belong together, which makes it a core music-theory tool.
- Is this circle of fifths free?
- Yes. It is a free, online, interactive circle of fifths with no account and nothing to install.
- Can I print the circle of fifths as a PDF?
- Yes. Click Print / Save as PDF and your browser prints just the chart or saves a printable circle of fifths PDF.
- Does it show minor keys?
- Yes. The inner ring shows the relative minor for every major key, so you can read major and minor keys together.
- How do I find chord progressions?
- Select a key and the tool shows its common chords. Press Play I, IV, V, vi to hear the progression, or tap any chord to hear it on its own.
- Does it work for piano and guitar?
- Yes. The note names and key signatures apply to piano, guitar, and any instrument, in both treble and bass clef.
- What reference pitch does it use?
- Chords play at standard concert pitch with A4 = 440 Hz, so they line up with a tuned piano or guitar.
Got a progression - now make a song
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