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Maria Maria

Santana (Ft. The Product G&B)

KeyA minor
Tempo98 BPM
Duration4:22

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 Maria Maria by Santana (Ft. The Product G&B) in?

This transcription starts in A minor.

What tempo is Maria Maria?

The estimated tempo is 98 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 Maria Maria?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → F → G → E7/3 (2 occurrences); F → G → E7/3 → Am (2 occurrences); G → F → Em7 → E7 (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Maria Maria?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → VI → VII in A minor; VII → VI → VII → V7/3 in A minor; VI → VII → V7/3 → i in A 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 Maria Maria use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In A minor: The descending minor / lament progression (V → i → VII → VI) shows up in the verse at 1:13 and 2:26. A descending staircase of chords, with the last step pulling hard back toward the start.

What time signature is Maria Maria in?

The transcription starts in 3/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).

How is Maria Maria structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:20) → interlude (0:54) → verse (1:04) → chorus (1:34) → interlude (2:08) → verse (2:18) → chorus (2:37) → verse (2:57) → chorus (3:17) → interlude (3:51).

How long is this version of Maria Maria?

The transcribed version lasts 4:22. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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