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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Empire State of Mind by JAŸ-Z (Ft. Alicia Keys) in?
This transcription starts in G♭ major.
What tempo is Empire State of Mind?
The estimated tempo is 87 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 Empire State of Mind?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♭maj7 → G♭ → G♭maj7/5 → G♭maj7 (8 occurrences); G♭ → C♭maj7 → G♭ → C♭maj7 (4 occurrences); G♭ → C♭maj7 → G♭ → B♭ (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Empire State of Mind?
Recurring relative progressions include IVmaj7 → I → Imaj7/5 → Imaj7 in G♭ major; I → IVmaj7 → I → IVmaj7 in G♭ major; I → IVmaj7 → I → III in G♭ major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does Empire State of Mind 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 Empire State of Mind in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Empire State of Mind structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → chorus (0:55) → verse (1:23) → chorus (2:07) → verse (2:35) → chorus (3:19) → bridge (3:47) → chorus (4:03).
How long is this version of Empire State of Mind?
The transcribed version lasts 4:36. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.