
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Unsteady by X Ambassadors in?
This transcription starts in B minor.
What tempo is Unsteady?
The estimated tempo is 58 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 Unsteady?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm → G → D → A (10 occurrences); Bm → A → G → A (8 occurrences); Bm → G → Dsus2 → A (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Unsteady?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → III → VII in B minor; i → VII → VI → VII in B minor; i → VI → IIIsus2 → VII in B 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 Unsteady use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In B minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the chorus at 0:00 and 0:08. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the verse at 0:45 and the pre-chorus at 1:01. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is Unsteady in?
The song starts in 2/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Unsteady structured?
The detected sections are chorus (0:00) → interlude (0:33) → verse (0:41) → pre-chorus (0:57) → chorus (1:14) → verse (1:47) → pre-chorus (2:03) → chorus (2:19).
How long is this version of Unsteady?
The transcribed version lasts 3:13. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.