How to find a key of a sample

1. How do you tell what key a melody is in?
2. How do you know what key a sample is in Ableton?

How do you tell what key a melody is in?

For any key signature with flats, the second-to-last flat (reading from left to right) is the major key it represents. If the key signature has sharps, the note a half-step up from the last sharp is the name of the key. For example, the key signature for G has 1 sharp — F sharp.

How do you know what key a sample is in Ableton?

Key detection in Ableton can be done using the built-in Tuner plugin. This method requires inserting the Tuner plugin into the same channel as the audio being analyzed. Tuner will then offer a real-time readout of the key. This approach is be useful for checking one-shot samples.