Hip-Hop · 2000 · intermediate

Stan

by Eminem
Key of Dm intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
DmBbFC
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BPM 100
Key
Dm
Chords
4
Genre
Hip-Hop
Year
2000

Stan Chord Progression Breakdown

Stan (2000) is a intermediate hip-hop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Dm, Bb, F, C in Dm).

Analysis

  • i (Dm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (Bb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

hip-hop2000srap

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What is the chord progression for Stan?

Stan by Eminem uses the chords Dm, Bb, F, C in the key of Dm.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII.

What key is Stan in?

Stan by Eminem is in the key of Dm.

The primary chords are Dm, Bb, F.

Is Stan beginner-friendly?

Stan is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Stan?

Stan is a hip-hop song from 2000.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of hip-hop music.

Can I transpose Stan 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.