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Paralyzer

Finger Eleven

KeyE minor
Tempo105 BPM
Duration3:28

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 Paralyzer by Finger Eleven in?

This transcription starts in E minor.

What tempo is Paralyzer?

The estimated tempo is 105 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 Paralyzer?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Em → A → G → Em (5 occurrences); A → G → Em → A (5 occurrences); G → Em → A → G (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Paralyzer?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → IV → III → i in E minor; IV → III → i → IV in E minor; III → i → IV → III in E 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 Paralyzer use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E minor: The Dorian shuttle (i → IV) shows up in the chorus at 2:29 and 2:36. A minor chord rocks against a major IV: moody, but with a bright edge.

What time signature is Paralyzer in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Paralyzer structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:23) → chorus (0:59) → verse (1:17) → chorus (1:53) → interlude (2:11) → chorus (2:29).

How long is this version of Paralyzer?

The transcribed version lasts 3:28. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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