Dynamite artwork

Dynamite

Taio Cruz

KeyE major
Tempo120 BPM
Duration3:22

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

Song map

INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is Dynamite by Taio Cruz in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is Dynamite?

The estimated tempo is 120 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 Dynamite?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → B → E → A (40 occurrences); G♯m → C♯m7 → C♯m → A (4 occurrences); C♯m7 → C♯m → A → B (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Dynamite?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → V → I → IV in E major; iii → vi7 → vi → IV in E major; vi7 → vi → IV → V in E 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 Dynamite use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E major: The Royal Road progression (iii → vi → IV → V) shows up in the bridge at 2:00 and 2:08. A bittersweet J-pop favorite that keeps moving without landing on the major home chord. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:04. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Dynamite in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Dynamite structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:08) → chorus (0:32) → verse (1:04) → chorus (1:28) → bridge (2:00) → interlude (2:36) → chorus (2:44).

How long is this version of Dynamite?

The transcribed version lasts 3:22. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

Jump to a measure