For example , if a piece in E major were to modulate up a fifth to B major , which is next to it on the circle and on the same side of the circle , the notation is clear and simple ; an extra sharp is added to make five sharps . For example , if a piece in E major were to modulate up a fifth to B major , which is adjacent on the circle and not traversing its bottom , the notation is clear and unambiguous ; an extra sharp is added : the four become five .