Camelot wheel: key chart for DJs, and how to mix in key

Tap a code

One step around, or the other letter, mixes in key.

Camelot wheel chart: codes 1B to 12B for the major keys around the outside, 1A to 12A for the minor keys inside, with each key's name

How to mix in key with the Camelot wheel

Same code (8A to 8A): the safest mix.
One step around the wheel (8A to 7A or 9A): the next key, one note different. Up a step lifts the energy a little.
Same number, other letter (8A to 8B): from A minor to C major. Same notes, brighter mood.
Seven steps up (8A to 3A): one half step higher. A bold energy boost, best used on purpose.

Every key and its Camelot code

1AG♯ minor A♭ minor1BB major C♭ major

2AD♯ minor E♭ minor2BF♯ major G♭ major

3AA♯ minor B♭ minor3BC♯ major D♭ major

4AF minor4BA♭ major

5AC minor5BE♭ major

6AG minor6BB♭ major

7AD minor7BF major

8AA minor8BC major

9AE minor9BG major

10AB minor10BD major

11AF♯ minor11BA major

12AC♯ minor12BE major

The wheel is the circle of fifths, renumbered so DJs can see compatible keys at a glance. Mixed In Key popularized it; most DJ software can show keys in Camelot codes. See the circle of fifths behind it.

Find a track's Camelot code

Drop the track into our free key finder: it shows the key and the Camelot code.

Song not on your computer? DOT reads it while it plays.

Questions

What is the Camelot wheel?

A chart that gives each musical key a code, 1A to 12B, so DJs can see which tracks mix in key.

What does 8A mean in Camelot?

A minor. 8B is C major, its relative major.

Which keys mix well together?

The same code, one step around the wheel (for example 8A with 7A or 9A), or the same number with the other letter (8A with 8B).

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The Camelot wheel

How to mix in key with the Camelot wheel

Every key and its Camelot code

Find a track's Camelot code

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