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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson in?
This transcription starts in B minor.
What tempo is Miss Independent?
The estimated tempo is 88 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 Miss Independent?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → A → Bm → D (4 occurrences); E → G → A → Bm (3 occurrences); Amaj6 → F♯m7 → B → Amaj6 (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Miss Independent?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → III in B minor; IV → VI → VII → i in B minor; I → VIImaj6 → v7 → I in B 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 Miss Independent use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In B minor: The hopscotch progression (VI → VII → i → III) shows up in the chorus at 1:58 and 2:09. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around.
What time signature is Miss Independent in?
The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Miss Independent structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → pre-chorus (0:43) → chorus (0:54) → verse (1:22) → pre-chorus (1:43) → chorus (1:54) → bridge (2:16) → chorus (3:00) → outro (3:22).
How long is this version of Miss Independent?
The transcribed version lasts 3:34. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.