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Headstrong

Trapt

KeyE minor
Tempo92 BPM
Duration4:46

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 Headstrong by Trapt in?

This transcription starts in E minor.

What tempo is Headstrong?

The estimated tempo is 92 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 Headstrong?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → Em → D → C (11 occurrences); Em → D → C → Em (10 occurrences); D → C → Em → D (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Headstrong?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → i → VII → VI in E minor; i → VII → VI → i in E minor; VII → VI → i → VII in E 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 Headstrong use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (VI → III → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 1:26 and 2:44. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight. The minor subtonic shuttle (i → VII) shows up in the bridge at 2:52 and 2:57. A minor chord and the major chord just below it keep the loop circling rather than settling.

What time signature is Headstrong in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Headstrong structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:16) → pre-chorus (0:42) → chorus (0:47) → verse (1:34) → chorus (2:05) → bridge (2:52) → chorus (3:13) → outro (4:04).

How long is this version of Headstrong?

The transcribed version lasts 4:46. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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