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Scream

USHER

KeyG minor
Tempo128 BPM
Duration3:54

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 Scream by USHER in?

This transcription starts in G minor.

What tempo is Scream?

The estimated tempo is 128 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 Scream?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Gm → E♭ → F → Dm (13 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Scream?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → VII → v in G 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 Scream use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G minor: The Royal Road progression (i → VI → VII → v) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and the verse at 0:15. A bittersweet J-pop favorite that keeps moving without landing on the major home chord.

What time signature is Scream in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Scream structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:15) → pre-chorus (0:45) → chorus (1:00) → verse (1:30) → pre-chorus (2:04) → chorus (2:19) → bridge (2:49) → chorus (3:21).

How long is this version of Scream?

The transcribed version lasts 3:54. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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