Spin around the circle of fifths to land on each named key, picking up its accidentals in order without overshooting.
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How to play
A target key is named with its key signature. Steer the compass clockwise (toward sharps) or counter-clockwise (toward flats) around the circle of fifths to reach it, collecting accidentals along the way. Land cleanly on each key in the round; overshoots count against your score.
Each clockwise step adds a sharp, each counter-clockwise step adds a flat
Reach every target key in the round to finish
Fewer overshoots and faster navigation score higher
Controls
Desktop: click the Sharp (CW) and Flat (CCW) buttons, or press the Right and Left arrow keys
Phone & tablet: tap the two steer buttons
Game modes
Daily: a shared route seeded from today's date
Practice: fresh randomized routes
Tips & strategy
Read the step counter, it tells you the shorter direction to the target around the wheel
Recall the order of sharps and flats so each new key's signature confirms you're heading the right way
What you'll learn
Key Compass turns the circle of fifths into a navigation puzzle for learning key signatures.
Skills: the circle of fifths, key signatures, music theory
Best for: roughly grades 6–12 (ages 11+)
For parents & teachers: key signatures via the circle of fifths.
About Key Compass
Key Compass turns the circle of fifths into a navigation puzzle for learning key signatures. It is an original, free browser game built in-house for PlayPendium.
A free, original browser game on PlayPendium. No download, no install.
