Circle of Fifths by Zodiac Sign

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Gandalfe

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Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.
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7 Responses to Circle of Fifths by Zodiac Sign

  1. Brent's avatar Brent says:
    May 20, 2012 at 14:40

    Hi Gandalfe, This ‘circle of fifths’ picture got my attention from clicking on the link from Helen’s Bassic-Sax.ca site. Helen and I often exchange emails, as I believe you do too. I was the one that brought her attention to your posted link of someone playing your ‘Hohner Sax’ to let her know what my ‘Orchestra Saxophone’ also sounds like (the very one pictured under her Blow Accordians pics). I haven’t looked too closely at this picture (anything associated with horoscopes gives me the creeps), but musically, shouldn’t the circle go:- C, F. Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G which leads back to C ? Or clockwise, in reverse, if that makes sense to you. That is why it is called circle of fifths:- each next note is the DOMINANT 5th of the one before. VERY useful tool in music. I have enjoyed your regular comments and humour on Helen’s site and elsewhere. Cheers, Brent

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  2. Gandalfe's avatar Gandalfe says:
    May 20, 2012 at 15:58

    You are of course correct. When I returned to music I had just such a chart on the back of all my music books (quartet, big band, and concert band) as I struggled to learn how to read changes. Still, you have to admit, this is funny. Be well Brent.

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  3. CW's avatar CW says:
    November 3, 2015 at 14:42

    Interesting. I’ve never seen a relationship between the Co5ths and Astrology. Me like.

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  4. hazelbuller's avatar hazelbuller says:
    November 14, 2017 at 23:29

    Can anyone explain to me the link between the Circle of Fifths with Astrology?? Cool picture but what does it actually mean/how does it work?

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  5. Edward's avatar Edward says:
    March 21, 2019 at 15:58

    I dislike how this is not in the order of the actual circle of 5ths: (from the top and going clockwise from what would be 12:00 or 24:00) C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/GB, Db/C#, Ab, Eb, Bb, F.

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