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These are designed to be printed and left on a music stand. Everything on them is explained in more depth in the linked essays, but the point of a chart is that you do not have to read an essay to use it.
The charts
- Circle of fifths PDF — Both clefs, majors and relative minors, key signatures marked.
- Chord progression chart PDF — Diatonic chords and common progressions in all twelve keys.
- Music theory cheat sheet PDF — Intervals, scale construction, and key signatures on one side.
- Piano scales chart PDF — Every major and minor scale with standard fingering.
Also free, and interactive
If you would rather hear it than print it.
- Interactive circle of fifths — Click any key to hear its scale and progressions.
- Chord progression generator — Play any progression in any key.
- Ear trainer — Intervals, chords, and scale degrees.
- Note identifier quiz — Staff note recognition, both clefs.
If you spot an error on any chart, the contact page is the fastest way to tell us and we will fix it.
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