![]() In the above Circle of Fifths diagram, the number of sharps and flats in each key are shown. Notice that G is one fifth brighter than C (clockwise). And, therefore, that C Major is darker than G Major. Therefore, we can say that G Major is brighter than C Major. ![]() There's a difference of one raised scale degree (F in C Major becomes F♯ in G Major). C Major gives us this pitch set:Ĭ D E F G A B C Whereas G Major gives us this pitch set: To illustrate, let's modulate from the key of C Major to key of G Major. This makes it easy to see which notes have been raised or lowered when modulating from one key to another. In western theory, we have 7 notes in a key, and each note has its own letter name (A through G with alterations). When changing/modulating keys, we are relating one pitch set (a group of notes) to another pitch set. Rather than reinventing the wheel (of fifths? bad pun…) we'll start with exactly that. Musical brightness is often first explained to musicians with key modulations, otherwise known as key changes. Rather than trying to convey exactly what it is with words, the best way to explain what brightness is is to take a musical scale or chord and either brighten it or darken it!
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