🎵 Master the Circle of Fifths: Music Theory Made Easy | Complete Guide & Practical Examples 🎹

Learn how to build exciting chord progressions and improvise geometrically using the amazing Circle of Fifths. List your doubts in the comments/chat.
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[@nathanielschool]

Download all the notes from the lesson and please leave a comment: www.patreon.com/posts/51974842

[@mothra87]

I've watched many tutorials on the Circle... this is the best.

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks a ton Mike!

[@vineetwunnavamohanty176]

I agree!!

[@qra80]

Yes!!! This is Our Sir Jason.God bless him

[@qra80]

When i am broken stressed and sad, I watch sir jason's videos and i feel comfortable...lots of prayers flow for him...

[@dejiadeyeba]

Absolutely.

[@devbrozz]

Hey Jason, holy smokes man what a fantastic video you've made here. You're an incredible teacher and player, and this has got to be the best video about the many practical uses of the circle of fifths out there. Please, keep doing what you do! More videos like this, oriented toward composition would be amazing. Thanks for doing what you do, man.

[@nathanielschool]

Wow, thanks so much Dev!

[@darkspel]

You really have a talent to explain things

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks a ton!

[@mrprisbrando]

Wow.. so well explained. Thank you Jason! For a musician to help others like this means Jason loves music and his talent is screaming to be expressed by teaching others. Thank you Jason!!!!! ❤️

[@nathanielschool]

Most welcome Mike!

[@babuswamy6837]

you're a amazing teacher thanks for showing us the unknown theories and chords.

[@nathanielschool]

My pleasure Babu!

[@alexc2259]

I respectfully comment that you sir are a gifted teacher.

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks so much Alex!

[@indradhanush5444]

Mujhe Bangalore me bach play karne wale bahut mile.. Lekin aap k jaisa pop style piano... Player aur itna achha teacher nahe mila... 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@simmymac4066]

Jason, this is amazing. You explained so well, but it will still take some time to settle in my mind. Will keep listening repeatedly. Thank you.

[@nathanielschool]

Glad it was helpful Simmy!

[@n.ravichandranravi9330]

Crisp & Clear. Awesome tutorial. Even the Math teacher cannot explain so well about the circle musically like you. You have out beated others especially in circle of fifth tutorial. Worth watching. Doubled cheers.

[@nathanielschool]

Wow, thanks so much! Keep watching! More to come Ravi!

[@whatabouttheearth]

This is one of the best and coolest videos on the Circle of Fifths I've ever seen. Just replace the notes with astrological signs and you can make it look like an astrological chart and no one would realize other than a keen eyed musician, lol.

[@nathanielschool]

Wow, thanks!😄

[@selenaliu8580]

This is by far the best lesson on the circle of fifth! Thank you so so much!!!

[@nathanielschool]

You're so welcome Selena!

[@skantsoni]

A very different and enlightening look at the circle. Btw I have never seen anyone else bring in geometry to music!! But that changes the game so now I am a big fan of this. Cannot thank you or respect you enough for sharing your knowledge!!

[@nathanielschool]

Wow, thank you! Shashi! Yeah the Circle of Fifths is truly inspiring!

[@st.johnsschoolofmusic4049]

Thank you so much for your great efforts to us the best teaching.thank you so much sir.

[@EricBichara]

Best explanation I've seen anywhere on this topic. Great video!

[@nathanielschool]

Glad you think so!

[@naiman4535]

AMAZING lecture presentation, Zac!!! There are all kinds of ways to use the Circle of Fifths! And to think that I only used to use it for determining key signatures!

[@nathanielschool]

You are too kind! Thanks a lot for tuning in😄🎶

[@shraddhapai]

Very well-explained, thank you.

[@nathanielschool]

Hi, Shraddha! Really glad you found this Live Tutorial helpful!😄 And thanks so much for your contribution towards the channel as well😊

[@douglasthomson2986]

Great tutorial on the circle of 5ths. Thank you for this. You have one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@nathanielschool]

Wow, thanks Douglas!

[@RAMAPURAMMountCarmelChurchKKDi]

Thank you for the clarity of thought

[@nathanielschool]

Most welcome!

[@ricardosantos-lf5wv]

I learned a lot from your way of teaching..pls continue..God bless.

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks Ricardo!

[@judyvilanova1625]

Great lesson. Thanks a lot!!

[@nathanielschool]

My pleasure Judy!

[@preethidesilva2254]

Thank you very much, learning a lot from you, need time to practice, seriously considering joining you.

[@nathanielschool]

Always welcome Preethi! Looking forward to interacting with you!

[@risenstarstudio]

Amazing stuff. Much appreciated brother

[@nathanielschool]

My pleasure Aima!

[@czeeb9705]

Inspiring as always! Thanks.

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks a ton!

[@hecateswolf6007]

Another fantastic and extremely informative tutorial, thanks so much

[@nathanielschool]

My pleasure!

[@francislewis5307]

Excellent presentation. You are a Genius...You really have a talent to explain things...Thanks.

[@nathanielschool]

So nice of you Francis! Thanks a ton for following our channel 🙏🏼

[@adityab10]

Sir this was an epic class of circle of fifth, ever attended among all available ..Lots of thanks sir.....myself quite lucky I found u sir...

[@nathanielschool]

Always welcome Aditya!

[@ryanw9307]

Jason, you’re awesome man! Very talented and a great teacher. Thank you very much for your simplistic approach to teaching. You helped me get past a plateau today.

[@nathanielschool]

I appreciate that Ryan! Keep having fun!

[@ryanw9307]

@@nathanielschool That’s what it’s all about! You’re inspiring me to get better at the keys for sure.

[@mercygrace1405]

Well done JZ with the circle of fifths. Congratulations

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks a ton!

[@sumita_roy]

Too good yet simple way of explanation, Jason❤❤

[@nathanielschool]

Glad you think so, Sumita😊

[@patriciaann6380]

Great lesson, thanks Jason . Regards Patricia 🤗

[@nathanielschool]

Most welcome Patricia! 😃

[@HEC9]

100% The best tutorial on this!!! Superior level.

[@nathanielschool]

Wow, thanks!

[@ashishawasthi4350]

It’s the best video on This topic… Thank u so much sir … ur musical aptitude is flawless …. It’s amazing I learnt so much from this And now I have got the leads to practice and improvise

[@nathanielschool]

It's my pleasure Ashish!😇

[@tuanton3798]

After watching tons of tutorial from others, this video actually shows how to apply the Circle of 5th in practical application. It just answered many questions I have had for a long time. Thanks so much!

[@nathanielschool]

Glad it was helpful Tuan!

[@chanonnaluta7958]

No questions just praise :) Excellent presentation and at the same time very relaxing

[@nathanielschool]

Awesome Channona, thank you!

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Thank you very much !, ...you're a great Teacher anywhere !!....ITS an honor to learn with masters like you ! , hope support you soon ...Best regards from Monterrey, México !!

[@nathanielschool]

Thank you very much Sergio!

[@johnnewell552]

What an amazing time we live in.

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Very well explained classes.

[@projectmanager6423]

Thank you, Jason. U r wonderful

[@nathanielschool]

You are so welcome

[@christinacortez6130]

I will have to listen to this lesson again i really enjoyed it

[@nathanielschool]

Awesome Christina!

[@manujadep9737]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@federicomejia2062]

Excelente tks for all your tips 👍

[@nathanielschool]

My pleasure Federico!

[@johnnydunstan]

Thank you very well demonstrated 🎹

[@nathanielschool]

Thankyou for your kind words. 😌

[@brianfernandez8237]

been trying to teach myself music for years but your videos just click for some reason. Thanks so much Jason!!!

[@nathanielschool]

Happy to help Brian!

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Man, you are a genius, thanks for the effort to make this video. I finally got it. best brazilian regards; your channel is amazing. subscribed!

[@nathanielschool]

We are glad that it helped you. Thanks a ton. Keep up the support. :)

[@chambre466]

love you man

[@manigandanjo1295]

Great lesson sirr..... Thank you sir😍

[@nathanielschool]

So nice of you Manigandan!

[@AllenThapa]

Good afternoon sir I play guitar and I was searching circle of filth explanation since long ago but here I got the good explanation please never stop uploading videos you r à good teacher... You know what kind of videos students wants and need❣️🍀

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks a lot Allen!

[@erics8302]

Thanks Jason.

[@nathanielschool]

Welcome, Eric!😊

[@fincityaquariums261]

*Congratulations Fastest Drawing Ever !* "Exciting" video = even pre-recorded ! THANK YOU = I'll be watching this video as many times as it takes to commit it to memory... Great Job on the video lesson & great advice !

[@nathanielschool]

😂

[@johnnewell552]

Couple more things I am sure Jason would’ve covered had he more time. The square (or diamond) shape creates a diminished 7th. Also, a isosceles triangle (for example, C E Ab) creates an augmented triad. Lastly, if you place a major third after each note (and put them in lower case) you have everything you need to build a ton of chords. Hard to explain in words, but I’ll try. Start from an upper case letter and go clockwise, you get: Three in a row: Major triad Fourth is the major 7 Fifth is the 9 Sixth is the 11 Seven is the 13 Start from a lower case letter, and: Three is a minor triad Fourth is a minor 7 Fifth is the 9 Sixth is the 11 Seven is the 13

[@scooby3661]

This is the best explanation of the circle of fifths I’ve heard.

[@nathanielschool]

That's awesome to hear Scooby 😀

[@thomasmuigai9935]

The mirror of 5ths/4ths decoding the circle after 300+ years and its universal mnemonic device is an alternative to the circle of 5ths for those who will find the latter a bit hard to memorize.

[@MegaSoteris]

Exellent my friend

[@nathanielschool]

Thank you! Cheers!

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Wonderful

[@nathanielschool]

Thank you Padget! Cheers!

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Thank sir

[@nathanielschool]

You're welcome Abdul!

[@MoneyAli75]

Cmon pastor 🙌

[@peterlorenz9766]

Dear Master Mr. JASON 🙏 NAMASKAR 🙏 Bahut acha. DHANYAVAAD. Thank you very much. Your tutorials are really something special. Lovely explained, transparent and easy to follow. You transmit a lot of enthusiasm which is so motivating. (specially for a beginner like me ) With deep adoration. GREETINGS FROM SPAIN. Gracias 🙏OM AH HUM VAJRA GURU PADME SIDDHI HUM🙏

[@nathanielschool]

Thank you so much for the support Peter!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup for this. I'm like a 65 year old baby wearing diapers with this music language. But you've helped me with going beyond goo-goo ga-ga. But goo-goo ga-ga should be part of the musical vocabulary, n'est-ce pas? You really have a great way of explaining things.

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks so much Lawrence! Keep at it!

[@musicworld-lc9kk]

Amazing video sir

[@musicworld-lc9kk]

A sir please send me a feedback

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks a lot Julie! Hope you found the lesson useful :)

[@tinmya1]

Thank you so much for another great lesson, Jason! Answered my own question - C Flat is B. :-)

[@nathanielschool]

Awesome! And great job with the lesson Simon!

[@radhikamohan1406]

best lesson! all doubts clarified..easy to memorise the scales now. no one explained it like you do..!Thank you. And also it has ended so much of the confusion in my head. i was wondering are there any circle of sevenths and elevenths..now when you find major sevenths or minor sevenths in it already.. what more you need! and again it looks like a game now..mapping sort of thing.

[@nathanielschool]

Glad it was helpful!😇

[@ashokak1860]

I understand everything about circle of fifth in this one video thank you much sir 🙏🏻 can you please explain about polyrhythms..

[@nathanielschool]

Awesome Ashok. This will be fun. Will explain polyrhythms soon

[@musicxankush]

Just amazing amazing .. ❤️❤️🤘🎹🎼🎵🎶🎧🙏

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks a lot!

[@musicxankush]

@@nathanielschool wellcome sir ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@belindajardim3145]

In th beginning u were playing these beautiful chord changes ( almost sounding like Elton John) so now I'm trying to hear first how u r playing these n am trying to work it out just by hearing as that is what I liked

[@birendraekka4812]

Great lesson... Thank you.. any idea about music exams??

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks Birendra. I'm not sure what you mean by Music Exams

[@jrparsons8313]

Great class! When you do your shapes can you mix major and minor chords together?

[@nathanielschool]

Absolutely! I have been exploring these things for a while no. Each permutation gives off a completely different vibe!

[@tensioniskey]

Very good tutorial Zac! Thanks alot. Im wondering what you are using to draw/sketch like that? I need it! :D

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks Kajolek. I'm using a free app Paper for iPad

[@val_de_mez]

I always put the minor chords under the major in the circle but never realized I can fund out just by going clockwise 😂 I mean it still stunnes me how much is to be discovered there. Thank U so much ❤

[@nathanielschool]

Always welcome, Bal-Thur! We all learn something every day, don't we😄

[@Musicsharmony]

perfect

[@nathanielschool]

Thanks for your support!

[@qra80]

And I wish and I will love to see sir jason owning and playing actual grand piano by yamaha or steinways

[@worrellrobinson4332]

Hi there Jason, I love circle of 5ths !!... I was also wondering if you could do something with the Barry Harris demished 6th kind regards Worrell Robinson

[@nathanielschool]

Also very interested to talk about Diminished chords at some point! Will plan! Currently, lots more lessons in the pipeline!

[@SPV66]

Hi Jason, this is referring to timestamp around 5:55 to 6:03 , demonstration of going up clockwise in 5ths. C to G was up a fifth and the demonstration on keyboard matches correctly. But G went down a 4th below to D, not up a 5th to the D above. Same for A to E, and E to B, etc. were demonstrated as a 4th down. Technically this was an inversion of a 5th.

[@nathanielschool]

Sure Paul. Thanks for pointing out

[@SPV66]

@@nathanielschool Hi Jason, you're most welcome. Glad to be of use and able to clarify. 😊 Actually, I learnt it from your own numerous music theory videos. Many thanks to your teachings! Really grateful.

[@michaelskopit1021]

How important is using the correct fingering for smoother playing as you move from cord to cord using different inversions? Should we use the same fingerings as you do in this video?

[@nathanielschool]

Can you please watch this lesson Michael: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6upgnmcq8d8d9k. Lots of these concepts are covered in this lesson!

[@peterclark1041]

Am I correct in counting five intervals up on each degree (note) of the relevant scale to achieve the fifths ie B to F#?…..and up four intervals on each degree (note) to achieve fourths…ie Bb to Eb? This seems to be spot on! I am a beginner and am trying to understand the logic of the Circle to the keys etc.

[@nathanielschool]

Yes! But 7 chromatic steps up will give you the perfect 5th. Perhaps you can memorize and practice the Circle of Fifths as both the fifths and fourths can be found one step away from the root either clockwize or counter clockwize

[@AllenThapa]

Please upload some video quick on how to use chords to make a songs colourful

[@nathanielschool]

Here you go Allen: kzbin.info/aero/PLrNNL05e9FT89cBYbuTwaeB-ug5GA-juY

[@AllenThapa]

@@nathanielschool wow thank u so much sir ❣️

[@spirosmoutsatsos4590]

Tonal center is any not of a scale? Thank you very much

[@nathanielschool]

Most welcome Spiros

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thanks....

[@nathanielschool]

You're welcome!

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Jason, it's personal. Could u please reccomand me a good keyboard to replace my small equipment?

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[@projectmanager6423]

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[@garyhillman4899]

Can you do some Jazz lessons ?

[@nathanielschool]

Sure Gary. Planned some standards for our next set. Do stay tuned. In the mean while, have you checked these Jazz basic lessons: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXKym6Vrms-rmNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGnGYWOFhLJgl8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIKUpJWki9N2jLs

[@tinmya1]

Why is there no C# or C flat on Circle of 5ths?

[@ragingoracle6239]

can one make a Harmonic Minor Circle of 5ths?

[@nathanielschool]

Yes! I believe you can! It would have to be a diatonic circle with 7 elements moving in 5s

[@ragingoracle6239]

@@nathanielschool Would be awesome to see something like that and how we could use it to make progressions in the Harmonic minor. Regular circle of 5ths doesn't seem to work out well... cant find anyone that has done this on the internet yet....

[@saahildashsmash]

Can you name the flats as sharps in the circle of fifths?

[@nathanielschool]

Not really. Theoretically, you need to follow the syntax which the scales and their notes are based on. Perhaps you can watch the series here for more information: www.nathanielschool.com/search-results?q=circle+of+fifths&type=blogs

[@ivyleigh1197]

Love this but got lost at 8.42

[@bhargavaa_2025]

Hello

[@jram8043]

Circle of fifth is very beautifully explained by Gracie Terzian.. You should have written major and minor notes first.. then should have gone for explanation.

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hello sir sunita paul from pune

[@nathanielschool]

Hello Sunita

[@ruthknight4914]

how to understand cicrle of fifths beginner slow

[@nathanielschool]

See this Playlist please: kzbin.info/aero/PLrNNL05e9FT-FzWCgbLnhEXKrulYDxLQJ

[@jram8043]

Actually first wright order of sharps and order of flats. Then explain (Sharps:FCGDAEB & flats: BEADGCF)... I am just humbly suggesting Sir.. Do not think bad.. Sorry.