9B Camelot: G major
9B on the Camelot wheel is G major. Below: the keys that mix harmonically with 9B, plus the scale and chords of G major if you're producing in it.
Keys that mix with 9B
| Camelot | Key | Move | Why it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B | G major | Same key | all 7 notes in common |
| 10B | D major | One step clockwise | 6 of 7 notes in common (up a fifth) |
| 8B | C major | One step anticlockwise | 6 of 7 notes in common (down a fifth) |
| 9A | E minor | Switch to the relative minor | same notes, different mood |
| 8A | A minor | Diagonal move | 6 of 7 notes in common, mood change |
| 11B | A major | Energy boost: +2 | up a whole tone, a deliberate lift |
| 4B | A♭ major | Energy boost: +7 | up a semitone, a dramatic key change |
"Notes in common" counts the seven notes of each key's scale. Moves that keep 6 or 7 notes in common sound smooth; energy boosts change key on purpose.
G major: scale and chords
Scale: G – A – B – C – D – E – F♯. Key signature: 1 sharp (F♯).
Chords in the key: G – Am – Bm – C – D – Em – F♯°. Hear them, play common progressions and download them as MIDI on the G major key page.
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Quick answers
What key is 9B in Camelot?
9B is G major. Its scale is G – A – B – C – D – E – F♯.
What keys mix well with 9B?
The safest mixes from 9B are 10B (D major), 8B (C major) and 9A (E minor). For a lift in energy, try 11B (+2) or 4B (+7).
What is 9B in Open Key notation?
9B is 2d in Open Key notation (used by Traktor).
What is the relative key of 9B?
The relative minor of G major is E minor (9A). They share the same seven notes.