Blank circle of fifths
A blank circle of fifths to fill in yourself — the quickest way to commit the keys and their signatures to memory. Print it out and write in the major keys, relative minors and the number of sharps or flats. Free to print or download.
How to fill it in
- Start at the top. Write C in the top segment of the outer ring — it has no sharps or flats.
- Go clockwise in fifths. Each segment clockwise is a fifth higher: C, G, D, A, E, B, F♯. Add one sharp each time.
- Go anticlockwise in fourths. Each segment anticlockwise adds a flat: C, F, B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭.
- Add the relative minors. In the inner ring, write the minor key three semitones below each major (A minor under C, E minor under G…).
- Mark the key signatures. On the outer edge, note how many sharps or flats each key has.
Check your work against the completed circle of fifths chart.
Blank circle of fifths — frequently asked questions
What is a blank circle of fifths for?
A blank circle of fifths is a practice worksheet. You fill in the major keys, relative minors and key signatures yourself, which is one of the best ways to memorise them.
How do I fill in the circle of fifths?
Write C at the top, then add a fifth going clockwise for each segment (C, G, D, A…). Fill the inner ring with each key’s relative minor, and mark the number of sharps or flats on the outer ring.
Is the blank circle of fifths free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no sign-up. See the completed version on our circle of fifths page if you get stuck.