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Pound the Alarm

Nicki Minaj

KeyC♯ minor
Tempo125 BPM
Duration3:25

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 Pound the Alarm by Nicki Minaj in?

This transcription starts in C♯ minor.

What tempo is Pound the Alarm?

The estimated tempo is 125 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 Pound the Alarm?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♯m → A → B → C♯m (15 occurrences); C♯m → G♯m → A → F♯sus4 (6 occurrences); C♯m → G♯m → Amaj7 → B (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Pound the Alarm?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → v → VI → VII in C♯ minor; i → v → VI → IVsus4 in C♯ minor; i → v → VImaj7 → VII in C♯ 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 Pound the Alarm use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C♯ minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 0:03 and 0:07. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Pound the Alarm in?

The transcription starts in 7/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).

How is Pound the Alarm structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:01) → verse (0:19) → pre-chorus (0:42) → chorus (0:49) → verse (1:24) → pre-chorus (1:39) → chorus (1:55) → interlude (2:29) → chorus (2:44).

How long is this version of Pound the Alarm?

The transcribed version lasts 3:25. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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