Circle of Fifths Game

Timed Circle of Fifths game: students place the major keys in order by the number of sharps and flats in each key signature and try to beat their own time.
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Updated May 09, 2022

Subject
Music, Art, Creative Arts
Topic
Major Keys, Interactive Music
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Games
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Circle of Fifths Quick Interactive Timed Music Game

Circle Of Fifths Quick Interactive Timed Music Game is an exercise to put the Major Keys in the correct order according to the number of sharps and flats in the key signature. Students love to see how fast they can do this.

*Product links are given in PDF format.

Computer files are zip files and will need to be unzipped first. How to link provided in the PDF. Not suitable for Mac users at this time.

Once unzipped, save to hard drive and select launch story to start.

Tablet files need to be housed in a free app (articulate mobile player) links and instructions are provided in the PDF document for getting this the first time. Once you have done this the first time, clicking on the links launches the product instantly and easily.

Comes in tablet and computer versions which can both be used with a projector. The computer version can also be used with a smart board. Web versions can be used on any device. Fastest times achieved on the iPad version.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Order the major keys around the Circle of Fifths

  • Identify the number of sharps or flats in each major key signature

Skills covered

  • Key signatures — placing each major key by its sharps or flats against the clock

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Does the game run on a Mac?

The tablet version runs in the Articulate Mobile Player app and the web version opens in a browser with Wi-Fi; the computer version is a zip file for PCs that is not suited to Mac. The computer version can be shown on a projector or smart board.

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