
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is APT. by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars in?
This transcription starts in C minor.
What tempo is APT.?
The estimated tempo is 150 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 APT.?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A♭ → B♭ → Cm → E♭ (10 occurrences); Cm → B♭ → E♭ → C (3 occurrences); B♭ → Cm → B♭ → Cm (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in APT.?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → III in C minor; i → VII → III → I in C minor; VII → i → VII → i 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 APT. use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In C minor: The hopscotch progression (VI → VII → i → III) shows up in the chorus at 0:32 and 1:11. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 0:39 and 1:17. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing. The minor subtonic shuttle (i → VII) shows up in the chorus at 0:45 and 0:48. A minor chord and the major chord just below it keep the loop circling rather than settling.
What time signature is APT. in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is APT. structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:06) → verse (0:19) → chorus (0:32) → verse (0:58) → chorus (1:11) → bridge (1:36) → chorus (1:43).
How long is this version of APT.?
The transcribed version lasts 2:55. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.