
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 Numb Little Bug by Em Beihold in?
This transcription starts in B major.
What tempo is Numb Little Bug?
The estimated tempo is 85 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 Numb Little Bug?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → F♯ → G♯m → E (4 occurrences); E → B → F♯ → D♯m7 (4 occurrences); B → E → G → F♯7 (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Numb Little Bug?
Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → V → vi → IV in B major; IV → I → V → iii7 in B major; I → IV → ♭VI → V7 in B 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.
Does Numb Little Bug use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In B major: The Royal Road progression (V → iii → vi → IV) shows up in the chorus at 1:10 and 2:15. A bittersweet J-pop favorite that keeps moving without landing on the major home chord.
What time signature is Numb Little Bug in?
The song starts in 2/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Numb Little Bug structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → pre-chorus (0:34) → chorus (0:39) → verse (1:27) → chorus (1:44) → outro (2:29).
How long is this version of Numb Little Bug?
The transcribed version lasts 2:49. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.