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Scale and key finder

Find the key from your notes, or see any scale with its notes and chords.

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  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Scale and key finder

Select the notes used in a song or riff and the tool lists the keys and scales that contain them all. You can also choose a scale to see its notes and chords. A major scale follows the step pattern whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half.

How to use Scale and key finder

  1. Select the notes that appear in your melody or song.
  2. Read the keys and scales that contain all those notes.
  3. Open a scale to see its notes and chords.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Why does my melody fit more than one key?

Relative major and minor keys share the same notes, and neighbouring keys overlap heavily. Use the chord that feels like home, usually where the song resolves, to decide which key is right.

How many notes should I enter to find the key?

The more distinct notes you give, the fewer keys will match. Try at least five or six, and include notes that are surprising or outside a plain scale.

What is the difference between a scale and a key?

A scale is the set of notes in order, while a key tells you which note feels like home and which chords belong with it. C major and A minor share notes but feel different.

Is Scale and key finder free?

Yes. Scale and key finder on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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