Mixing in key
Mixing 106 This and the camelot chart are the most popular Keys or chords Every song you will come across plays on a certain chord or key. Thankfully most DJ software analyzes the MP3's in your library, and gives you this information depending on your preferences. Most DJ's and producers will keep a picture of chord or key wheels to inform themselves on what goes together. So how does it actually work? The chord wheel like the one on the right work by telling you clearly with colors what chord letters go together. As a general rule of thumb, you don't want to play songs that have chords on the opposite end of the spectrum. You can though get away with playing songs that don't match in color but are close enough such as a C major or G major. Keep in mind that matching chords or keys works better with pop lyrics than rapping lyrics. It is also possible to mix without matching keys, but knowing this helps your mixes stand out
