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Applause

Lady Gaga

KeyG minor
Tempo140 BPM
Duration3:32

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Applause by Lady Gaga in?

This transcription starts in G minor.

What tempo is Applause?

The estimated tempo is 140 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 Applause?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F → E♭ → Cm → F (24 occurrences); E♭ → Cm → F → Gm (24 occurrences); F → Gm → F → E♭ (21 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Applause?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → VI → iv in G minor; VII → VI → iv → VII in G minor; VI → iv → VII → i in G 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 Applause use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:01 and 0:08. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Applause in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Applause structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:13) → pre-chorus (0:41) → chorus (0:55) → verse (1:22) → pre-chorus (1:49) → chorus (2:03) → interlude (2:31) → bridge (2:44) → chorus (2:58).

How long is this version of Applause?

The transcribed version lasts 3:32. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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