Modulation Path Calculator
Plan a smooth modulation between two keys. Find pivot chords, common tones, and smoothness score.
Inputs
Results
Circle of Fifths Distance
1
Pivot Chord (semitone)0
Modulation Steps1
Common Tones6
Smoothness Score (1-10)9
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Starting Key (0=C ... 11=B), Ending Key (0=C ... 11=B), and Start Mode (1=Major, 2=Minor).
- Set End Mode (1=Major, 2=Minor).
- Review the Circle of Fifths Distance result.
- Use Pivot Chord (semitone) and Modulation Steps to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
What each input means
- Starting Key (0=C ... 11=B)
- The starting key root note.
- Ending Key (0=C ... 11=B)
- The target key root note.
- Start Mode (1=Major, 2=Minor)
- Mode of the starting key.
- End Mode (1=Major, 2=Minor)
- Mode of the target key.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersStarting Key (0=C ... 11=B) = 0, Ending Key (0=C ... 11=B) = 7, Start Mode (1=Major, 2=Minor) = 1, End Mode (1=Major, 2=Minor) = 1 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Circle of Fifths DistanceCircle of Fifths Distance1 = 1
- Calculate Pivot ChordPivot Chord0 = 0
- Calculate Modulation StepsModulation Steps1 = 1
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