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Sound of Awakening

WALK THE MOON

KeyD minor
Tempo83 BPM
Duration6:18

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 Sound of Awakening by WALK THE MOON in?

This transcription starts in D minor.

What tempo is Sound of Awakening?

The estimated tempo is 83 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 Sound of Awakening?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dm → C → B♭ → Dm (4 occurrences); B♭ → Am7 → Dm → B♭ (4 occurrences); Dm → B♭ → Am7 → Dm (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Sound of Awakening?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → VI → i in D minor; i → VI → v7 → i in D minor; VI → v7 → i → VI in D 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 Sound of Awakening use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the verse at 0:34 and 0:45. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Sound of Awakening in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Sound of Awakening structured?

The detected sections are verse (0:00) → chorus (1:14) → bridge (3:23) → interlude (4:21) → chorus (5:18).

How long is this version of Sound of Awakening?

The transcribed version lasts 6:18. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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