Jingle Bell Rock

This transcription starts in D major.

The estimated tempo is 120 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Em → A7 → Em → A7 (4 occurrences); D → B7/3 → Em → A7 (2 occurrences); B7/3 → Em → A7 → Em (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: ii → V7 → ii → V7 in D major; I → VI7/3 → ii → V7 in D major; VI7/3 → ii → V7 → ii in D major. 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.

Yes! In D major: The ii–V–I progression (ii → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 0:19 and 0:33. Jazz’s trusty route home: set up some tension, turn it up, then let it resolve.

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:08) → verse (0:39) → chorus (0:55) → verse (1:27) → chorus (1:43).

The transcribed version lasts 2:11. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.