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The Camelot Wheel Explained

Updated October 2026 · Key, tempo and your voice

Quick answer

The Camelot wheel gives each of the 24 major and minor keys a number from 1 to 12 and a letter (A for minor, B for major). Keys with the same number or one step apart on the wheel usually blend well, so it is a quick way to choose a compatible key for a vocal or a second track.

How to read it

  • The number is the position on the wheel, 1 to 12.
  • The letter shows minor (A) or major (B).
  • The same number with the other letter is the relative major or minor, which shares the same notes.
  • Moving one number up or down goes to a neighbouring key that blends well.

How to use it

  1. Find the key of your beat with the key finder.
  2. Look up its Camelot number.
  3. Use the same key, or one step either way, for a track or sample you want to blend.

Limits

It is a shortcut, not a rule. Some matches that are close on the wheel still clash, and some that are far apart work well. Always listen.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Camelot wheel only for DJs?

It started in DJ mixing, but anyone matching keys can use it.

What is a relative key?

The major and minor key that share the same notes.

How do I find my key?

Use the free key finder.

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