Camelot Wheel
Click any key on the Camelot Wheel to instantly see which tracks are harmonically compatible.
Click any key to see harmonic matches
Complete Camelot Key Reference
All 24 Camelot codes with their musical keys and harmonic neighbors
minor Keys (A)
| Code | Musical Key | Compatible With | Tritone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Ab minor | 1B, 12A, 2A1B, 12A, 2A | 7A |
| 2A | Eb minor | 2B, 1A, 3A2B, 1A, 3A | 8A |
| 3A | Bb minor | 3B, 2A, 4A3B, 2A, 4A | 9A |
| 4A | F minor | 4B, 3A, 5A4B, 3A, 5A | 10A |
| 5A | C minor | 5B, 4A, 6A5B, 4A, 6A | 11A |
| 6A | G minor | 6B, 5A, 7A6B, 5A, 7A | 12A |
| 7A | D minor | 7B, 6A, 8A7B, 6A, 8A | 1A |
| 8A | A minor | 8B, 7A, 9A8B, 7A, 9A | 2A |
| 9A | E minor | 9B, 8A, 10A9B, 8A, 10A | 3A |
| 10A | B minor | 10B, 9A, 11A10B, 9A, 11A | 4A |
| 11A | F# minor | 11B, 10A, 12A11B, 10A, 12A | 5A |
| 12A | Db minor | 12B, 11A, 1A12B, 11A, 1A | 6A |
major Keys (B)
| Code | Musical Key | Compatible With | Tritone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | B major | 1A, 12B, 2B1A, 12B, 2B | 7B |
| 2B | F# major | 2A, 1B, 3B2A, 1B, 3B | 8B |
| 3B | Db major | 3A, 2B, 4B3A, 2B, 4B | 9B |
| 4B | Ab major | 4A, 3B, 5B4A, 3B, 5B | 10B |
| 5B | Eb major | 5A, 4B, 6B5A, 4B, 6B | 11B |
| 6B | Bb major | 6A, 5B, 7B6A, 5B, 7B | 12B |
| 7B | F major | 7A, 6B, 8B7A, 6B, 8B | 1B |
| 8B | C major | 8A, 7B, 9B8A, 7B, 9B | 2B |
| 9B | G major | 9A, 8B, 10B9A, 8B, 10B | 3B |
| 10B | D major | 10A, 9B, 11B10A, 9B, 11B | 4B |
| 11B | A major | 11A, 10B, 12B11A, 10B, 12B | 5B |
| 12B | E major | 12A, 11B, 1B12A, 11B, 1B | 6B |
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How to Use the Camelot Wheel
Three simple steps to find harmonically compatible tracks for your next mix
Find Your Track's Key
Check the Camelot code of your current track in Rekordbox, Serato, or any DJ software that shows key info.
Click the Matching Code
Click that code on the wheel. Compatible keys light up instantly — no counting, no guessing.
Pick Your Next Track
Choose any highlighted key for your next track and the transition will sound musical.
Why TryMusic AI's Camelot Wheel Stands Out
Fully Interactive Wheel
Click any key segment and the wheel immediately highlights every compatible match. The result is visual and requires no manual counting or table lookups.
Built-In Reference Table
A table lists all 24 Camelot codes with their musical key names and compatible neighbors. Useful when you want to check a specific code quickly or prep a crate before a session.
No Account or Download Required
The tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing to install, no login required. Just open the page and start using it.
Works on Any Device
The wheel layout scales to phones and tablets. The touch targets are large enough to tap accurately on a small screen, so it works backstage as well as at a desk.
Instant Visual Feedback
Compatible segments light up when you tap, and incompatible ones fade out. The color palette follows the standard Camelot layout, so it will look familiar if you already use Rekordbox or Serato.
Completely Free
No paid tiers, no credits, no feature limits. The Camelot Wheel is free regardless of whether you are a hobbyist, a working DJ, or a studio producer.
What Is the Camelot Wheel?
The Camelot Wheel is a circular chart that maps all 24 musical keys onto a numbered grid. Each position has a number from 1 to 12 and a letter: A for minor keys, B for major keys. Tracks at the same number, or at adjacent numbers, blend without harmonic clashing. The system was developed by Mark Davis and spread through Mixed In Key as a practical shorthand for music theory concepts that do not require formal training to apply.
Who Uses the Camelot Wheel?
DJs, producers, and educators each use the Camelot Wheel differently. Here is how it fits into each workflow.
DJs and Selectors
The Problem
- ✕Blending tracks from different keys creates harmonic clashes that distract dancers and break the energy
- ✕Scanning through metadata in DJ software mid-set is slow and pulls focus away from the crowd
How the Camelot Wheel Helps
- ✓Identify the Camelot code of the current track, then filter the next track to a compatible code before it hits the decks
- ✓Pre-sort your crate by Camelot number so compatible options are always within reach when it matters
Producers and Beatmakers
The Problem
- ✕Sampling a loop in the wrong key means hours of pitch-shifting or an awkward clash with the chord progression
- ✕Layering multiple samples without checking key relationships often results in muddy, dissonant arrangements
How the Camelot Wheel Helps
- ✓Verify the Camelot code of each sample before layering and confirm they share a compatible position on the wheel
- ✓Use the reference table to transpose samples to a harmonically aligned key without guessing
Music Educators and Students
The Problem
- ✕Teaching harmonic relationships through traditional circle-of-fifths notation can feel abstract for students new to music theory
- ✕Connecting theoretical concepts to real-world DJ and production workflows is rarely covered in standard curriculum
How the Camelot Wheel Helps
- ✓Use the Camelot Wheel as a visual bridge between music theory and practical mixing, showing students how key relationships translate directly to sound
- ✓Walk through the reference table to demonstrate why certain key changes feel smooth while others feel jarring
What Music Creators Say About the Camelot Wheel
Honest takes from DJs and producers who use harmonic mixing every week
"I used to rely on Mixed In Key for this, but having something I can pull up in a browser without installing anything is more practical when I'm at a venue on someone else's laptop. I checked a few transitions backstage before a set last week and it saved me from a bad blend."
Marisol Vega
Club DJ and Radio Host
"The reference table is what I actually use most. I work with samples from a lot of different sources and I need to quickly check which codes are safe to layer. Scrolling through a clean table is faster than clicking around the wheel when I just want a specific answer."
Dmitri Falkov
Producer and Sound Designer
"I could never remember how the circle of fifths worked in practice. The Camelot Wheel is the same idea but laid out in a way that actually makes sense when you're looking at a track list. Clicking a key and seeing the compatible ones highlight is straightforward."
Yuki Hashimoto
Bedroom Producer
"At events I'm mixing across a lot of genres and tempos, so harmonic clashes are easy to miss. I use the wheel when I'm prepping my set order to make sure the transitions I plan are at least in compatible keys. It doesn't replace ear training but it catches obvious mistakes."
Brendan Osei
Wedding and Event DJ
"I use this in class when teaching harmonic mixing. Students can open it on their own phones while we go through examples together. It's easier to follow along on an interactive page than on a static diagram, and the color coding helps them remember which keys relate to each other."
Lieselotte Harms
Music Technology Lecturer
"Most of my tracks are built around samples, so I check key compatibility pretty often. I use the wheel as a quick reference before committing to a loop. I also use TryMusic's AI mashup maker when I want to test whether two tracks will actually blend before I invest time in the arrangement."
Tariq Mensah
Hip-Hop Producer
Everything You Need to Know About the Camelot Wheel
Practical answers about harmonic mixing, key compatibility, and how to use the tool