Camelot Wheel
Click any key on the wheel to see what mixes cleanly with it. Every code shows its musical key, with sharp and flat spellings, so you can plan a set or a mashup in seconds.
How to use the Camelot wheel
- Find your track's code. If you only have the audio, the Key & BPM Finder shows its key and Camelot code.
- Click that code on the wheel, or pick the key from the list.
- The highlighted keys mix cleanly with it: the same code, its relative on the other ring, and its two neighbours.
- Pick your next track from those keys, or use an energy lift when you want the set to rise.
How to read the wheel
The Camelot wheel lays out all 24 major and minor keys like a clock. Each hour carries a number from 1 to 12. The outer ring, marked B, holds the major keys, and the inner ring, marked A, holds the minor keys. So 8B is C major and 8A is A minor, and every key gets one short code you can read at a glance instead of counting sharps and flats.
The layout follows the circle of fifths. Keys next to each other differ by a single sharp or flat, which means they share all but one of their notes. That is why a simple rule on the wheel produces transitions that sound right.
The moves that mix cleanly
Three moves are safe. Staying on the same code keeps you in the same key. Switching rings at the same number, for example 8A to 8B, moves between a minor key and its relative major, which share every note, so the change reads as a shift in mood rather than a clash. Stepping one hour either way on the same ring, 8A to 7A or 9A, lands on a closely related key that differs by one note.
Two more moves are useful on purpose. Seven hours clockwise is the same key one semitone higher, and two hours clockwise is a whole tone higher. These are not smooth blends. They are deliberate lifts, the same idea as a pop song raising its key for the last chorus, and some DJs use them to push the energy at a peak.
Using it in a set or a mashup
Start from the track that is playing, find its code, and choose the next song from the highlighted keys. Moving one step at a time lets a set travel through many keys without a harsh transition. For a mashup, two songs on the same or neighbouring codes will usually sit together; if they are further apart, the Transpose Audio tool can move one of them into a matching key.
Key is only half of a clean mix. Tempo matters just as much, so check the BPM too, with the Key & BPM Finder for a file or Tap Tempo while a song plays.
Relative keys, and why detectors disagree
A minor key and its relative major use exactly the same notes. A minor and C major, for instance, are both all white keys on a piano; what differs is which note feels like home. Because the notes match, key detection software sometimes reports 8B for a song you hear as 8A, or the other way round.
On the wheel that disagreement rarely matters for mixing, since relatives share a number and blend anyway. It matters more when you play or sing along, so trust your ear on which one is home.
All 24 keys and their Camelot codes
| Code | Key | Relative | Relative key |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | A-flat minor (G-sharp minor) | 1B | B major |
| 2A | E-flat minor (D-sharp minor) | 2B | F-sharp major |
| 3A | B-flat minor (A-sharp minor) | 3B | D-flat major |
| 4A | F minor | 4B | A-flat major |
| 5A | C minor | 5B | E-flat major |
| 6A | G minor | 6B | B-flat major |
| 7A | D minor | 7B | F major |
| 8A | A minor | 8B | C major |
| 9A | E minor | 9B | G major |
| 10A | B minor | 10B | D major |
| 11A | F-sharp minor | 11B | A major |
| 12A | C-sharp minor (D-flat minor) | 12B | E major |
| 1B | B major | 1A | A-flat minor |
| 2B | F-sharp major (G-flat major) | 2A | E-flat minor |
| 3B | D-flat major (C-sharp major) | 3A | B-flat minor |
| 4B | A-flat major | 4A | F minor |
| 5B | E-flat major | 5A | C minor |
| 6B | B-flat major | 6A | G minor |
| 7B | F major | 7A | D minor |
| 8B | C major | 8A | A minor |
| 9B | G major | 9A | E minor |
| 10B | D major | 10A | B minor |
| 11B | A major | 11A | F-sharp minor |
| 12B | E major | 12A | C-sharp minor |
Camelot wheel: common questions
What is the Camelot wheel?
It is a chart of all 24 musical keys arranged like a clock, each with a code from 1A to 12B. DJs use it to see at a glance which keys mix together harmonically.
What do the A and B mean?
A is the inner ring of minor keys and B is the outer ring of major keys. Codes with the same number, like 8A (A minor) and 8B (C major), are relative keys that share the same notes.
Which keys mix well together?
The same code, the other ring at the same number, and one step either way on the same ring. For 8A that is 8A, 8B, 7A, and 9A.
How do I find a song's Camelot code?
Drop the file into the Key & BPM Finder. It shows the musical key and the Camelot code together, using the same mapping as this wheel.
What is an energy boost on the Camelot wheel?
Moving seven steps clockwise raises the key by one semitone, and two steps raises it by a whole tone. They are deliberate lifts rather than smooth blends, used to raise the energy of a set.
Why do some keys have two names?
Some keys have two spellings that sound identical, such as F-sharp major and G-flat major. The wheel shows both so you can match whatever your software or sheet music uses.
Can I use the Camelot wheel for mashups?
Yes. Songs on the same or neighbouring codes usually fit together. If two songs are far apart, the Transpose Audio tool can shift one into a compatible key.
Is it free?
Yes. The wheel runs in your browser with no sign-up, and there is nothing to download or upload.
Who makes this?
We're the small team behind Xport Studio, a private, fully offline app for AI vocals, stems, and mastering. These free tools run on the same idea: your audio stays on your device. If you're curious about the bigger thing, take a look.