Music Key Chart
All 24 major and minor keys with scale notes, key signatures, Camelot codes, and relative key pairs. The complete reference for DJs and music producers.
All 12 Major Keys
| Key | Scale Notes |
|---|---|
C major | C D E F G A B |
G major | G A B C D E F# |
D major | D E F# G A B C# |
A major | A B C# D E F# G# |
E major | E F# G# A B C# D# |
B major = Cb | B C# D# E F# G# A# |
F# major = Gb | F# G# A# B C# D# E# |
Db major = C# | Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C |
Ab major = G# | Ab Bb C Db Eb F G |
Eb major = D# | Eb F G Ab Bb C D |
Bb major = A# | Bb C D Eb F G A |
F major | F G A Bb C D E |
All 12 Minor Keys
| Key | Scale Notes |
|---|---|
A min | A B C D E F G |
E min | E F# G A B C D |
B min | B C# D E F# G A |
F# min | F# G# A B C# D E |
C# min = Db min | C# D# E F# G# A B |
G# min = Ab min | G# A# B C# D# E F# |
D# min = Eb min | D# E# F# G# A# B C# |
Bb min = A# min | Bb C Db Eb F Gb Ab |
F min | F G Ab Bb C Db Eb |
C min = B# min | C D Eb F G Ab Bb |
G min | G A Bb C D Eb F |
D min | D E F G A Bb C |
Key Signatures Explained
Sharp Keys (Circle of Fifths)
Sharp keys follow a pattern ascending by perfect fifths. Each step up adds one sharp to the key signature. The order of sharps is always: F# C# G# D# A# E# B#.
Flat Keys (Circle of Fourths)
Flat keys follow a pattern descending by perfect fifths (ascending by fourths). Each step adds one flat. The order of flats is always: Bb Eb Ab Db Gb Cb Fb.
Camelot Codes for DJs
Camelot codes map every key to a number (1-12) and letter (A = minor, B = major). Keys with the same number are harmonically compatible and mix cleanly. Adjacent numbers (e.g. 8B and 9B) also work well together.
How to Use This Chart
DJs: Harmonic Mixing
Find your track key with BeatKey, look up its Camelot code in this chart, then mix to keys with the same code or adjacent numbers. Never clash keys again.
Producers: Writing in Key
Use the scale notes column to know exactly which notes and chords are in your key. Stick to these notes for melodies and basslines that sit in the mix naturally.
Sample Flippers: Matching Keys
Detect the key of your sample with BeatKey, then use the relative major/minor column to find a compatible key to write new elements in. Avoid dissonance when layering.
Songwriters: Transposing
Use the key signatures column to understand which accidentals you need when transposing a song to a different key for a singer or instrument range.
Mix Engineers: EQ Context
Knowing the key helps you EQ with intent. The root note frequency sets the tonal center. Combine this chart with notes.beatkey.app to get exact Hz values.
Students: Theory Reference
Bookmark this page as your go-to key chart for music theory homework, ear training, and understanding key relationships. All 24 keys in one place.
What Are Relative Keys?
Every major key has a relative minor key that shares the exact same notes. The relative minor starts on the 6th degree of the major scale. For example, C major (C D E F G A B) and A minor (A B C D E F G) are the same 7 notes, just starting from a different root.
For DJs, this matters because relative major/minor pairs share the same Camelot position but use different letters (A vs B). So 8A (A minor) and 8B (C major) are perfectly compatible because they are the same notes.
| Major Key | Camelot | Relative Minor | Camelot |
|---|---|---|---|
| C major | 8B | A minor | 8A |
| G major | 9B | E minor | 9A |
| D major | 10B | B minor | 10A |
| A major | 11B | F# minor | 11A |
| E major | 12B | C# minor | 12A |
| F major | 7B | D minor | 7A |
| Bb major | 6B | G minor | 6A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all 12 major keys in music?
The 12 major keys are C, G, D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, and F. Each has a unique set of 7 notes and a corresponding key signature. They follow the circle of fifths pattern where each key adds or removes one sharp or flat.
What is the relative minor of C major?
The relative minor of C major is A minor. They share the same 7 notes (C D E F G A B / A B C D E F G) but have different tonal centers. On the Camelot wheel, they share the same number (8B and 8A) meaning they mix perfectly in a DJ set.
What is a Camelot code in music?
Camelot codes are a harmonic mixing system used by DJs. Each of the 24 keys is assigned a number (1-12) and a letter (A for minor, B for major). Keys with the same number or adjacent numbers are harmonically compatible. For example, 8A (A minor) and 8B (C major) are relative keys and mix perfectly.
How many sharps does D major have?
D major has 2 sharps: F# and C#. Major keys with sharps follow the circle of fifths: C (0 sharps), G (1: F#), D (2: F# C#), A (3: adds G#), E (4: adds D#), B (5: adds A#), F# (6: adds E#). The order of sharps is always F C G D A E B.
Find the Key of Any Track
Upload any audio file and BeatKey detects the exact key in seconds. Then use this chart to find compatible keys for mixing or production.