Blues · 1967 · intermediate

Red House

by Jimi Hendrix
Key of C# intermediate 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV
C#F#G#
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BPM 100
Key
C#
Chords
3
Genre
Blues
Year
1967

Red House Chord Progression Breakdown

Red House (1967) is a intermediate blues song that uses the progression I – IV – V (C#, F#, G# in C#).

Analysis

  • I (C#) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (F#) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G#) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

blues1960spsychedelic

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What is the chord progression for Red House?

Red House by Jimi Hendrix uses the chords C#, F#, G# in the key of C#.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V.

What key is Red House in?

Red House by Jimi Hendrix is in the key of C#.

The primary chords are C#, F#, G#.

Is Red House beginner-friendly?

Red House is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Red House?

Red House is a blues song from 1967.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of blues music.

Can I transpose Red House 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.