Click any key on the wheel to see which keys mix with it. The chart below the wheel converts every major and minor key to its Camelot code. Free, no sign-up.
Green is your key. Purple keys mix smoothly. Yellow keys raise the energy.
Key to Camelot chart
| Code | Minor key (A) | Code | Major key (B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Ab minor (G# minor) | 1B | B major (Cb major) |
| 2A | Eb minor (D# minor) | 2B | F# major (Gb major) |
| 3A | Bb minor (A# minor) | 3B | Db major (C# major) |
| 4A | F minor | 4B | Ab major (G# major) |
| 5A | C minor | 5B | Eb major (D# major) |
| 6A | G minor | 6B | Bb major (A# 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# minor (Gb minor) | 11B | A major |
| 12A | Db minor (C# minor) | 12B | E major |
How the Camelot wheel works
There are 24 major and minor keys. The Camelot wheel gives each one a number from 1 to 12 and a letter. A means minor and B means major. Each number pairs a minor key with its relative major, which uses the same notes. So 8A is A minor and 8B is C major.
One step around the wheel moves you up or down a perfect fifth. Two keys a fifth apart share six of their seven notes. That is why tracks next to each other on the wheel blend without clashing.
The three safe moves
- Same code. 8A to 8A. Both tracks are in the same key.
- One number up or down, same letter. 8A to 7A or 9A. The keys share six of their seven notes.
- Same number, other letter. 8A to 8B. You move between a minor key and its relative major. They share all seven notes, so this changes the mood more than the harmony.
Moves that lift the energy
Two bigger jumps sound like a planned key change rather than a clash. DJs use them to raise the energy of a set.
- +2 on the wheel (8A to 10A) raises the key by a whole tone.
- +7 on the wheel (8A to 3A) raises the key by one semitone.
Use these now and then, at a clear break in the music. In the middle of a long blend they can still sound off.
How to use it in a DJ set
- Find the key of each track. The Key and BPM Finder shows the Camelot code next to the key.
- Add the code to the track’s comment or grouping field in your DJ software so you can sort by it.
- When you pick the next track, look for the same code or a neighbour on the wheel.
- Check the tempo as well. Two tracks in matching keys still fight if their BPMs are far apart. Use the BPM tapper when a track has no tempo tag.
Sharps and flats
Some keys have two names. D♭ major and C♯ major are the same notes, and so are E♭ minor and D♯ minor. Key finders and DJ apps do not all use the same spelling, so the chart lists both names where it matters. The Camelot code is the same either way.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Camelot wheel?
The Camelot wheel is a chart that gives each of the 24 major and minor keys a code from 1A to 12B. Keys next to each other on the wheel share most of their notes, so tracks in those keys mix together without clashing.
Which keys mix well together?
From any code you can move to the same code, one number up or down with the same letter, or the same number with the other letter. From 8A that means 8A, 7A, 9A and 8B.
What is the difference between A and B on the Camelot wheel?
A codes are minor keys and B codes are major keys. Each number pairs a minor key with its relative major, so 8A (A minor) and 8B (C major) use exactly the same notes.
How do I find the Camelot key of a song?
Run the track through a key finder. Our Key and BPM Finder shows the Camelot code next to the key, or you can convert a key you already know with the chart on this page.
Building a set? Find each track’s key and tempo with the Key and BPM Finder, or look up the notes of a key in the Chord and Scale Finder. See all our free music tools.
Camelot is a trademark of Mixed In Key LLC. Shlohmo is not affiliated with Mixed In Key. The key to code mapping on this page is the standard one used across DJ software.