Rock · 1999 · advanced

Testify

by Rage Against the Machine
Key of D advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVIIVIV
DCBbA
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1999

Testify Chord Progression Breakdown

Testify (1999) is a advanced rock song that uses the progression I – VII – VI – V (D, C, Bb, A in D).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock1990srap-metal

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What is the chord progression for Testify?

Testify by Rage Against the Machine uses the chords D, C, Bb, A in the key of D.

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

What key is Testify in?

Testify by Rage Against the Machine is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, C, Bb.

Is Testify beginner-friendly?

Testify is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Testify?

Testify is a rock song from 1999.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Testify 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.