
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 New Rules by Dua Lipa in?
This transcription starts in A minor.
What tempo is New Rules?
The estimated tempo is 115 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 New Rules?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Am → G → Fmaj7 → G (15 occurrences); Am → G → F → G (8 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in New Rules?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → VImaj7 → VII in A minor; i → VII → VI → VII in A 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 New Rules use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In A minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the verse at 0:13 and 0:21. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is New Rules in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is New Rules structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:08) → pre-chorus (0:42) → chorus (0:58) → verse (1:17) → pre-chorus (1:42) → chorus (1:58) → bridge (2:17) → chorus (2:50).
How long is this version of New Rules?
The transcribed version lasts 3:29. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.