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Harlem Shake

Baauer

KeyB♭ minor
Tempo140 BPM
Duration3:16

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Harlem Shake by Baauer in?

This transcription starts in B♭ minor.

What tempo is Harlem Shake?

The estimated tempo is 140 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 Harlem Shake?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭ → Gm → B♭ → Gm (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Harlem Shake?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → ♯vi → I → ♯vi in B♭ 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 Harlem Shake use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is Harlem Shake in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Harlem Shake structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:15) → chorus (0:56) → interlude (1:24) → chorus (2:05).

How long is this version of Harlem Shake?

The transcribed version lasts 3:16. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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