Camelot wheel
Explore all 24 Camelot keys and find nearby harmonic mixing options. Choose a key to see its neighbours, relative major or minor and a complete reference chart.
Notation follows the Camelot system. This reference does not analyse audio or detect a track's key.
Key compatibility is a starting point. Tempo, phrasing, vocals and the arrangement still affect a mix.
Complete Camelot chart
| Code | Minor key | Major key |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1A · G♯ Minor | 1B · B Major |
| 2 | 2A · D♯ Minor | 2B · F♯ Major |
| 3 | 3A · B♭ Minor | 3B · D♭ Major |
| 4 | 4A · F Minor | 4B · A♭ Major |
| 5 | 5A · C Minor | 5B · E♭ Major |
| 6 | 6A · G Minor | 6B · B♭ Major |
| 7 | 7A · D Minor | 7B · F Major |
| 8 | 8A · A Minor | 8B · C Major |
| 9 | 9A · E Minor | 9B · G Major |
| 10 | 10A · B Minor | 10B · D Major |
| 11 | 11A · F♯ Minor | 11B · A Major |
| 12 | 12A · C♯ Minor | 12B · E Major |
How it works
How to use: Camelot wheel
- 01
Choose a known key
Find the key code in your existing analysis or choose the corresponding major or minor key from the reference table. Select its button on the wheel. For A minor, start with 8A. This page does not detect keys from a file.
- 02
Compare the nearby options
The options card shows the current key, the previous and next number on the same ring, and the same number on the other ring. Select another option to explore from there. At 1 and 12 the neighbouring numbers wrap around.
- 03
Listen before choosing
Copy the codes for your notes and audition the tracks in the software you use to mix. Check the section where they overlap. A shared key relationship does not settle the tempo, arrangement, vocal phrasing or timing of the transition.
Harmonic mixing tool
Choose a key to audition next.
When you already know a track's key, a Camelot chart helps you choose what to audition next. The number places the key on a circle of fifths, while A marks minor and B marks major. Selecting a code here shows the same key, the two neighbouring numbers on its ring and the relative major or minor at the same number. These are simple starting options for harmonic mixing. The wheel does not listen to a recording or account for a key change halfway through a track. Check the label from your own analysis, compare tempos and phrases, and listen to the section where you plan to mix. All 24 codes are also listed in the reference table.
Shortlisting a next track
If several tracks suit the room, compare their known keys with the current one. The nearby codes give you a few candidates to audition. Keep an option that works musically even if another one looks closer on the chart.
Learning relative keys
Select the opposite letter at the same number and compare the names in the centre. For example, A minor and C major share the same pitch collection. Their different tonal centres help explain why relative does not mean identical.
Reading different key labels
The reference table pairs each Camelot code with a conventional letter-name key. Use it when your notes and software display keys differently. Enharmonic spellings can differ between applications, so compare the actual pitch rather than treating a spelling difference as a new key.
An example to work from
Transitioning from A minor
The brief
A producer wants to find three compatible keys for an A minor (8A) house track to create a varied mix or a bridge section.
The wheel shows these four basic options for 8A. The two neighbouring minor keys share most notes with A minor, while C major uses the same pitch collection with a different tonal centre. Audition a transition before treating the reference as a mixing decision.
Try your own ideaWorked reference example
Starting key: 8A · A minor Same key: 8A · A minor Previous neighbour: 7A · D minor Next neighbour: 9A · E minor Relative major: 8B · C major
Make it your own
The next edit matters.
Trust your ears first
While the wheel suggests compatible keys, different instruments and timbres can still clash. Use the wheel as a starting point, but always listen to the actual transition. Some tracks have dissonant elements that the mathematical model of the wheel cannot account for during a live mix.
Check the track section
A track can change key, and an intro may contain little pitched material at all. Check the part you actually plan to overlap rather than assuming one whole-track label describes every section. Listen for a vocal or bass line that makes the transition uncomfortable.
Keep tempo and key separate
The Camelot code describes a key relationship, not a tempo. If you change playback speed, check how your software handles pitch. Compare the beat and phrase lengths separately, then use the neighbouring codes as options to hear.
Keep writing
Start with a melody and a verse
Follow an original songwriting example, then work through your own idea, verse and chorus.
A little help
Questions about this tool?
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Ask us about writing a draft or turning your words into a song.
What do A and B mean on the Camelot wheel?
A marks minor keys and B marks major keys. The number shows the key's place in the harmonic mixing reference, so 8A is A minor and 8B is C major.
Which keys can I try after 8A?
The basic nearby options shown here are 8A itself, 7A, 9A and 8B. Listen to the actual transition because arrangement and phrasing can still cause clashes.
What happens at the edge of the wheel?
The numbers wrap around. The neighbours of 1A are 12A and 2A, while 1B has 12B and 2B as neighbours.
Does the wheel find the key of my music?
No. Enter a key you already know by selecting its code. This tool does not upload, listen to or analyse audio files.
Is matching a Camelot code enough for a good mix?
No. Check tempo, vocal overlap, phrase lengths and any key changes within the tracks. The reference gives you options to audition, not a guaranteed transition.
Do I need an account to use the chart?
No. The wheel, complete reference table and copy action run in your browser without song credits or an account.
