Circle of thirds
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title:
Circle of thirds
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In music theory, the circle of thirds, also known as the cycle of thirds, is a way of organizing pitches, and is a foundational pattern in music. This cycle is expressed through a sequence of 24 keys and therefore notes, which are changed by shifting up or down by a major or minor third. This in turn will lead to a noticeable visual pattern and an auditory pattern, which are derived from the chromatic scale. Starting from C, the cycle goes as follows: C, Em, G, Bm, D, F♯m, A, C♯m, E, G♯, B, D♯m,
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Common method of organizing pitches and keys.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_thirds
date created:
2024-01-30T23:17:36Z
date modified:
2024-09-06T02:17:43Z
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