Key of C Major
Diatonic Chords
Common Progressions
Modulation Targets
Easily modulate to related keys. Click any key to explore it and see the pivot chords you can use for smooth transitions.
Chord Relationships
Circle of Fifths
The Circle of Fifths shows the relationship between keys. Moving clockwise adds one sharp (or removes one flat), while moving counter-clockwise adds one flat (or removes one sharp). Keys next to each other share many notes, making them easy to modulate between. Click any key to explore it!
Tip: The outer ring shows major keys, and the inner ring shows their relative minor keys.