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The circle of 5ths relates to KEY signatures in Musical Notation. Sharps and Flats. 

Picture a Clock  At noon is the key of C has no sharps or flats 

           KEY

1 oclock is G with 1 Sharp

2 oclock is D with 2 sharps

3   “       A      3

4   “       E      4

5   “       B      5

6   “       F#     6 
Now the other side of the clock is the circle of 4ths:
11  oclock  F      1 Flat

10   ”      Bb     2 Flats

 9   ”      Eb     3

 8   ”      Ab     4

 7          Db     5

 6          Gb     6 

Notice how F# and Gb are the same notes and each has 6. 

One man’s sharps is another man’s flat. 

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