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Rude

MAGIC!

KeyD♭ major
Tempo143 BPM
Duration3:44

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is Rude by MAGIC! in?

This transcription starts in D♭ major.

What tempo is Rude?

The estimated tempo is 143 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 Rude?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♭ → A♭ → D♭ → B♭m (29 occurrences); A♭ → D♭ → B♭m → A♭maj6 (12 occurrences); D♭ → B♭m → A♭maj6 → G♭ (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Rude?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → V → I → vi in D♭ major; V → I → vi → Vmaj6 in D♭ major; I → vi → Vmaj6 → IV in D♭ major. 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 Rude use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D♭ major: The doo-wop progression (IV → V → I → vi) shows up in the verse at 0:01 and 0:07. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:34 and 1:47. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Rude in?

The transcription starts in 5/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).

How is Rude structured?

The detected sections are verse (0:00) → pre-chorus (0:27) → chorus (0:41) → verse (1:14) → pre-chorus (1:41) → chorus (1:54) → interlude (2:21) → bridge (2:47) → chorus (3:01).

How long is this version of Rude?

The transcribed version lasts 3:44. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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