The Circle of Fifths Sonnet
By Brett A. Starr on August 3, 2021
I always wondered how composers do it.
Each song the chords construct the notes in time.
When disciplined, a change of tone feels fine.
They make the music flow quite nicely through it.
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To boost the chance of topping music charts
One climbs the fifths to make a melody
That makes us sing with memorability,
Creating songs with repetitious art.
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I like to hear the tune variety
Accompanied by lyrics wisely made
Resulting in amazing music played
With natural predictablility.
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With music theory hidden in one's song
Arranged with harmony, one can't go wrong.
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Footnote: I wrote this unique Stellar sonnet after discovering the clue that most music composers use when writing music. When one listens to a song that uses the circle of fifths, movements seem natural and predictable to the ear. It is amazing how that works. Well known songs that use the circle of fifths...
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Jerry Lee Lewis- Great Balls Of Fire.
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Sam & Dave- Soul Man.
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The Rascals- Good Lovin'
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Chuck Berry- Johnny Be Good.
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Roy Orbison- Pretty Woman.
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Spiral Staircase- More Today Than Yesterday.
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Spencer Davis Group- Gimme Some Lovin'
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Georgia Satellites- Keep Your Hands To Yourself.