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Rockin’ That Thang

The-Dream

KeyE♭ major
Tempo78 BPM
Duration3:49

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 Rockin’ That Thang by The-Dream in?

This transcription starts in E♭ major.

What tempo is Rockin’ That Thang?

The estimated tempo is 78 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 Rockin’ That Thang?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭maj6 → Gm7 → A♭maj7 → B♭maj6 (14 occurrences); Gm7 → A♭maj7 → B♭maj6 → Gm7 (14 occurrences); A♭maj7 → B♭maj6 → Gm7 → A♭maj7 (13 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Rockin’ That Thang?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IVmaj7 → Vmaj6 → iii7 → IVmaj7 in E♭ major; Vmaj6 → iii7 → IVmaj7 → Vmaj6 in E♭ major; iii7 → IVmaj7 → Vmaj6 → iii7 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 Rockin’ That Thang use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is Rockin’ That Thang in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Rockin’ That Thang structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:40) → chorus (1:05) → verse (1:29) → chorus (1:54) → verse (2:19) → chorus (2:43) → bridge (3:08) → outro (3:32).

How long is this version of Rockin’ That Thang?

The transcribed version lasts 3:49. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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