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3

Britney Spears

KeyF minor
Tempo136 BPM
Duration3:26

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 3 by Britney Spears in?

This transcription starts in F minor.

What tempo is 3?

The estimated tempo is 136 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 3?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Fm → E♭ → B♭m → Fm (10 occurrences); E♭ → B♭m → Fm → E♭ (10 occurrences); B♭m → Fm → E♭ → B♭m (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in 3?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → iv → i in F minor; VII → iv → i → VII in F minor; iv → i → VII → iv in F 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 3 use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In F minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:42 and 0:46. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is 3 in?

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

How is 3 structured?

The detected sections are chorus (0:00) → intro (0:14) → verse (0:28) → pre-chorus (0:42) → chorus (0:57) → verse (1:25) → pre-chorus (1:39) → chorus (1:54) → bridge (2:22) → chorus (2:52).

How long is this version of 3?

The transcribed version lasts 3:26. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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