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2.6Don't memorize the Circle as a picture yet

For now, memorize just these two chains.

Clockwise / sharps:

C G D A E B F♯

C G D A E B F♯

Counterclockwise / flats:

C F B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭

C F B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭

Play them as chords on the piano.

Don't worry about perfect voice leading yet.

The goal is to feel the movement of fifths physically.