Originally Posted by: axemaster911You made a good point, and I am curious to know how many players see this as an easy to understand subject, and how many dont quite grasp the circle of fifths throughout many different keys, and with respect to sharps vs flats?
This could clear things up for many players stumped on the subject.

Like most things one studies, theory has parts that are complex and parts that are simple. Personally I think of the circle of fifths as one of the simpler elements, and I agree with CSchlegel (I knew a David Schlegel once...any relation?) that theory is much easier to visualize on a piano, which ultimately makes it a little more difficult for guitarists.