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Numb

Linkin Park

KeyF♯ minor
Tempo111 BPM
Duration3:07

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 Numb by Linkin Park in?

This transcription starts in F♯ minor.

What tempo is Numb?

The estimated tempo is 111 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?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F♯m → D → A → E (12 occurrences); Dmaj7 → E → F♯m → A (3 occurrences); F♯m → Dmaj7 → A → E (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Numb?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → III → VII in F♯ minor; VImaj7 → VII → i → III in F♯ minor; i → VImaj7 → III → VII in F♯ 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 Numb use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In F♯ minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the intro at 0:03 and 0:12. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight. The hopscotch progression (VI → VII → i → III) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:38 and 1:26. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around.

What time signature is Numb in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Numb structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:21) → pre-chorus (0:38) → chorus (0:51) → verse (1:09) → pre-chorus (1:26) → chorus (1:44) → bridge (2:01) → chorus (2:21) → outro (2:56).

How long is this version of Numb?

The transcribed version lasts 3:07. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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