
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child in?
This transcription starts in F♯ minor.
What tempo is Independent Women Part I?
The estimated tempo is 98 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 Independent Women Part I?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm7 → F♯m → Bm7 → F♯m (5 occurrences); Bm7 → C♯7 → F♯m → Bm7 (3 occurrences); C♯7 → F♯m → Bm7 → F♯m (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Independent Women Part I?
Recurring relative progressions include iv7 → i → iv7 → i in F♯ minor; iv7 → V7 → i → iv7 in F♯ minor; V7 → i → iv7 → i in F♯ minor. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does Independent Women Part I use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is Independent Women Part I in?
The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).
How is Independent Women Part I structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:19) → chorus (0:39) → verse (1:28) → chorus (1:48) → bridge (2:41) → chorus (3:01).
How long is this version of Independent Women Part I?
The transcribed version lasts 3:41. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.