
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 Break Free by Ariana Grande (Ft. Zedd) in?
This transcription starts in G minor.
What tempo is Break Free?
The estimated tempo is 130 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 Break Free?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E♭ → Gm → F → Dm (12 occurrences); Gm → Cm → B♭ → E♭ (7 occurrences); E♭ → Gm → F → B♭ (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Break Free?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → i → VII → v in G minor; i → iv → III → VI in G minor; VI → i → VII → III 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 Break Free use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In G minor: The hopscotch progression (III → VI → VII → i) shows up in the bridge at 2:14 and 2:21. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around.
What time signature is Break Free in?
The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Break Free structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:07) → chorus (0:37) → verse (1:14) → chorus (1:43) → bridge (2:13) → chorus (2:46) → outro (3:15).
How long is this version of Break Free?
The transcribed version lasts 3:34. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.