
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Problem by Ariana Grande (Ft. Iggy Azalea) in?
This transcription starts in G♯ minor.
What tempo is Problem?
The estimated tempo is 103 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.
What are the main chord progressions in Problem?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F♯ → B → E → F♯ (6 occurrences); B → E → F♯ → G♯m (6 occurrences); E → F♯ → B → E (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Problem?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VII → III → VI → VII in G♯ minor; III → VI → VII → i in G♯ minor; VI → VII → III → VI in G♯ minor. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.
Does Problem use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In G♯ minor: The hopscotch progression (III → VI → VII → i) shows up in the verse at 0:13 and 0:22. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around.
What time signature is Problem in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Problem structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → pre-chorus (0:29) → chorus (0:38) → verse (1:02) → pre-chorus (1:20) → chorus (1:30) → verse (1:53) → pre-chorus (2:21) → chorus (2:42).
How long is this version of Problem?
The transcribed version lasts 3:13. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.