How do I change the detected key in Song Surgeon?

How do I change the detected key in Song Surgeon?

Song Surgeon's key detection is correct about 70% of the time. If you'd like to change or over-ride the key of what has been
detected and is shown in SS you can do that.

Go to the Key/Pitch module. In the upper left corner there is a small lock graphic. Click it. you will see a small red line
appear showing that it has been unlocked. Now within this same Key/Pitch work area click the area the displays the key. It
will open a drop down box.

From this box select the key you want. Next, go back to the lock/unlock area and click it again to lock it. This will now
set the key to the newly selected one.

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