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Key Detector

Find the musical key, scale, Camelot code, confidence, and compatible mixing keys.

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Key DetectorBrowser-Based

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MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, M4A - up to 200 MB; analyzes the first 60 seconds

How to Detect the Key of a Song Online

Use the online music key detector to find key, scale, Camelot code, and compatible keys.

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Upload a Song

Add an MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, or supported video file to the music key analyzer.

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Analyze Pitch and Harmony

The detector evaluates chroma energy across the track and ranks likely major and minor keys.

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Plan Harmonic Mixing

Use the detected key, Camelot wheel position, confidence, and compatible keys in your next mix.

Why Use This Online Key Detector

Move from a song file to useful harmonic-mixing information without manual piano matching.

Camelot Wheel Included

Translate musical keys into DJ-friendly Camelot codes and compatible mixing options.

Ranked Key Candidates

Review confidence and alternative keys when a recording contains modal or ambiguous harmony.

Batch Music Key Analysis

Analyze multiple tracks and export key results for library preparation and set planning.

Read Song Key Results for Harmonic Mixing

The result compares a twelve-note chroma profile with major and minor key profiles. It is a practical starting point for DJ preparation, not a substitute for checking close candidates or a changing arrangement.

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Use a section with harmony

Chorus and verse sections with clear chords are more informative than drum breaks or sparse intros. The detector combines pitch-class energy from the beginning, middle, and end, weighting stronger sections and raising confidence when they agree.

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Use the Camelot result as a map

Start with the detected Camelot code, then compare same-code, adjacent-code, and relative major/minor options while listening. Camelot reduces one source of harmonic friction; phrasing, vocals, arrangement, and a possible key change still decide whether the transition works.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Camelot code?
The Camelot system assigns each key a number (1-12) and a letter (A for minor, B for major). Compatible keys for harmonic mixing are the same code, ±1, or switching A↔B.
What is the relative key?
Every major key shares its notes with one minor key (e.g., C major ↔ A minor). They share the same Camelot number. If the detector picks major but the song sounds dark, the relative minor may be more accurate.
How accurate is an online song key finder?
Confidence describes how closely the combined pitch profile matched the selected key and whether the start, middle, and end agreed. It is a comparison signal, not a universal accuracy percentage. Close candidates, key changes, sparse harmony, or atonal material require a listening check.
Can I analyze the musical key of multiple songs in batch?
Select up to 50 audio files and each is analyzed sequentially in your browser. Sort the results by key or Camelot code and export everything to CSV for your DJ library.
Can I find the musical key and Camelot code of a song online?
Yes. Upload a track to get its likely key, major or minor scale, Camelot code, compatible keys, and a confidence estimate for harmonic mixing.
Why can the detected key differ from the chord progression?
A key summarizes the overall tonal center, while a progression may use borrowed chords, modulation, or an ambiguous major and relative-minor relationship. Compare the confidence, chord timeline, and section you actually plan to mix.

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