Rock · 1975 · advanced

Kashmir

by Led Zeppelin
Key of D advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVIIIVV
DCGA
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1975

Kashmir Chord Progression Breakdown

Kashmir (1975) is a advanced rock song that uses the progression I – VII – IV – V (D, C, G, A in D).

Analysis

  • I (D) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • IV (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (A) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

rock1970shard-rock

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What is the chord progression for Kashmir?

Kashmir by Led Zeppelin uses the chords D, C, G, A in the key of D.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – VII – IV – V.

What key is Kashmir in?

Kashmir by Led Zeppelin is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, C, G.

Is Kashmir beginner-friendly?

Kashmir is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Kashmir?

Kashmir is a rock song from 1975.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Kashmir to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.