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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is S&M by Rihanna in?
This transcription starts in E♭ minor.
What tempo is S&M?
The estimated tempo is 128 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 S&M?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E♭m → A♭m → C♭ → D♭ (44 occurrences); E♭m → D♭ → E♭m → D♭maj6 (3 occurrences); D♭ → E♭m → D♭maj6 → C♭ (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in S&M?
Recurring relative progressions include i → iv → VI → VII in E♭ minor; i → VII → i → VIImaj6 in E♭ minor; VII → i → VIImaj6 → VI in E♭ minor. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does S&M use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is S&M in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is S&M structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:31) → chorus (1:01) → verse (1:46) → chorus (2:01) → bridge (2:39) → chorus (3:01).
How long is this version of S&M?
The transcribed version lasts 4:03. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.