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Circle of Fifths Quiz: Practice Keys and Signatures

Quick circle of fifths practice with instant answers and helpful tips.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Sydnee PottsUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 8
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Colorful paper art promoting the Fifth Frenzy math practice quiz for fifth graders.

This circle of fifths quiz helps you practice key relationships, read key signatures, and follow the moves around the wheel. Get 20 questions with instant feedback. Keep learning with a key signature quiz, build reading speed using a note identification quiz, or explore harmony in a guitar chord quiz.

Which major key is placed at the top of the circle of fifths?
C major
F major
A major
G major
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Moving one step clockwise from C major on the circle leads to which key?
D major
F major
A minor
G major
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How many flats are in the key signature of F major?
2
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3
1
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Which major key has exactly three sharps?
D major
B major
E major
A major
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Which major key has exactly two flats?
Eb major
Ab major
F major
Bb major
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What is the relative minor of C major?
G minor
E minor
A minor
D minor
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What are the first three sharps in the order of sharps?
F#, C#, G#
C#, F#, G#
F#, G#, C#
G#, C#, F#
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What are the first four flats in the order of flats?
Bb, Eb, Ab, Db
Eb, Bb, Ab, Db
Bb, Ab, Eb, Db
Bb, Eb, Db, Ab
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Which key is the enharmonic equivalent of Gb major?
C# major
B major
E major
F# major
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What is the dominant (a perfect fifth above) of D major?
C major
G major
A major
E major
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What is the subdominant (a perfect fourth above) of E major?
D major
A major
B major
F# major
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How many perfect-fifth steps are needed to return to the starting key around the full circle?
7
8
12
6
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Which major key has six sharps in its key signature?
F# major
C# major
B major
E major
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Which major key sits opposite C major on the circle of fifths (a tritone away)?
E major
F# major
F major
G major
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Which major key has seven flats in its key signature?
Gb major
Ab major
Db major
Cb major
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Which major key has seven sharps in its key signature?
C# major
E major
F# major
B major
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Which major key signature includes the note Cb among its flats and has exactly six flats?
Ab major
Db major
Cb major
Gb major
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Which minor key shares the same key signature as B major?
G# minor
C# minor
F# minor
E minor
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Which major key contains the note E# in its key signature and has exactly six sharps?
F# major
C# major
E major
B major
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Which key requires a raised leading tone written as B# in its harmonic minor scale due to its key signature?
C# minor
A minor
E minor
D minor
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Study Outcomes

  1. Apply problem-solving strategies to tackle dynamic math challenges.
  2. Analyze and explain key math concepts presented in the quiz.
  3. Solve a variety of math problems to reinforce foundational skills.
  4. Evaluate personal progress and build confidence for upcoming tests and exams.

Circle of Fifths Cheat Sheet

  1. The Circle of Fifths - This colorful wheel arranges all 12 tones of the chromatic scale in perfect-fifth steps, making it a breeze to visualize key signatures and their relationships. Think of it as your musical roadmap for understanding harmony at a glance. Dive deeper
  2. Clockwise = Sharps - Starting at C major and moving to the right, each step adds one sharp to the key signature (G has one, D has two, and so on), which helps you predict accidentals before you even play a note. It's like counting up in sharps while you spin the wheel. Learn more
  3. Counterclockwise = Flats - Moving left from C major adds flats instead (F has one flat, B♭ has two, etc.), giving you a quick trick to spot flats in any key. Soon you'll know all the flat keys without breaking a sweat! Explore flats
  4. Relative Minor Keys - Every major key has a "relative minor" that shares its key signature - A minor is the partner for C major, for instance - so you can hop between moods without changing your accidentals. This connection unlocks fresh tonal colors when you're composing or improvising. See the pairing
  5. Mnemonic for Sharps - Remember "Father Christmas Gets Drunk And Eats Bananas" to lock down the order F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B#. It's a tasty way to memorize sharps on the staff! Get the mnemonic
  6. Mnemonic for Flats - The phrase "BEADS, Caroline!" helps you recall B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭, F♭ in order. Say it out loud and let rhythm cement those flats in your memory. Unlock the trick
  7. Chord Progression Roadmap - Clockwise movement also represents ascending fifths in chord progressions (think II - V - I), a staple in jazz and pop harmony. Spotting those jumps on the circle will level up your songwriting skills. Study progressions
  8. Transposing Made Easy - Use the circle to shift a song into a new key while preserving interval relationships between chords - no more fear of unfamiliar fingerings. It's your secret weapon for accommodating singers' ranges or jazz band requests on the fly. Transpose faster
  9. Closely Related Keys - Adjacent keys on the circle differ by only one sharp or flat, so modulating between them sounds smooth and natural. This insight will sharpen your ear for seamless transitions in compositions. Discover similarities
  10. Boosting Improvisation - Armed with the circle, you can quickly pick harmonically compatible chords and scales, giving your solos more confidence and flair. It's like having a jazz band's cheat sheet for instant creativity. Improv tips
  11. Key Signature Practice - Drill the circle regularly to recognize key signatures at a glance and nail sight-reading challenges. Consistent practice turns theory from textbook jargon into second nature. Start practicing
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