12  Key Detection

When you create a new project, Capo automatically detects the song’s key and displays it beneath the slider in the key control strip. This information updates automatically when you transpose the song, making it easier to find chords or learn melodies by ear.

Capo’s automatic detection works well most of the time, but it occasionally makes mistakes. The most common error is selecting a relative key–for example, identifying a song in C major as A minor instead. Less frequently, the detection may be further off target.

When this happens, you can manually override Capo’s key detection to ensure accurate information for your practice sessions.

12.1 Overriding the detected Key

macOS

To change the detected key:

• Choose Notes > Change Song Key… from the main menu
• Select the Major or Minor tab
• Pick a new key using the pop up button

iOS

To change the detected key:

• Tap the menu at the top-right of the song view, and choose Change Song Key
• Select the Major or Minor tab at the top of the screen
• Use the picker control to select a different key