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==Inter-relation of Keys==

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So far we've really only talked about C Major and A minor, which are composed of the 7 white keys per octave on the piano. But scales can be built upon any of the 12 tones in the chromatic scale. We know the whole-half patterns of the major and minor scales, so we can figure out what notes any scale has, but what about the interrelation between scales? This is where the circle of fifths helps to keep things in perspective.

== Full Circle ==

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Let's find all 12 tones in order of fifths, going both ways from C:

C

== Modulation ==

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Modulation is the practice of changing keys. The source and destination keys are important. Many composers only modulate into destination keys based on the 4th or 5th of the source key, as these are the most harmonic keys.

== Minor Keys ==

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=== Natural Minor ===

So far I have always discussed the circle of fifth in terms of major keys. Since natural minor keys have the same notes as their relative major, the same rules apply. Other natural minor keys based on the 4th or 5th of the current natural minor key will have one note difference, and the 3 keys opposite the current key are the last related with 5 notes different.

== Modulating Between Types of Scales ==

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Often a modulation desires to move from a major to minor or harmonic minor tonality, or vice versa. This changes which keys will be most and least harmonic.

=== Major to Minor ===

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=== Major to Harmonic Minor ===

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!Common Notes !! Diatonic Keys !! Non-Diatonic Keys !! Example

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| M6 || || C -> Ahm

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| M2, M3 || || C -> Dhm

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| U, M7 || d5, m7 || C -> Chm

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| P4, P5 || m2, m3, m6 || C -> Ghm

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=== Minor to Major ===

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~~=== Minor to Harmonic Minor ===~~

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=== Harmonic Minor to Major ===

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=== Harmonic Minor to Minor ===

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* [[Equal Temperament and Alternate Tunings]]

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