The complete reference for harmonic DJ mixing using the Camelot notation system.
The Camelot Wheel is a simplified key notation system designed for DJs. Instead of traditional music notation (C Major, A Minor), it uses numbers 1-12 with letters A (minor) and B (major). Keys next to each other on the wheel are harmonically compatible.
MixMatrix uses these scoring tiers to rate how well two tracks will mix together:
| Score | Movement | Example (from 8A) | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect | Same key | 8A → 8A | Seamless, no key change |
| Top | ±1 on the wheel | 8A → 7A or 9A | Smooth, subtle shift |
| Excellent | A ↔ B (energy boost) | 8A → 8B | Mood shift (minor ↔ major) |
| Good | Diagonal move | 8A → 7B or 9B | Noticeable but musical |
Both tracks in A minor. Guaranteed smooth mix.
C minor to Eb major. Lifts the energy.
Bb major to F major. Classic progression.
B minor to E minor. Subtle darkening effect.
Traditional key notation mapped to Camelot:
| Camelot | Minor Key | Major Key | Camelot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Ab minor | B major | 1B |
| 2A | Eb minor | Gb major | 2B |
| 3A | Bb minor | Db major | 3B |
| 4A | F minor | Ab major | 4B |
| 5A | C minor | Eb major | 5B |
| 6A | G minor | Bb major | 6B |
| 7A | D minor | F major | 7B |
| 8A | A minor | C major | 8B |
| 9A | E minor | G major | 9B |
| 10A | B minor | D major | 10B |
| 11A | Gb minor | A major | 11B |
| 12A | Db minor | E major | 12B |
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