Pop · 1982 · beginner

Thriller

by Michael Jackson
Key of Dm beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
DmBbFC
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BPM 100
Key
Dm
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
1982

Thriller Chord Progression Breakdown

Thriller (1982) is a beginner pop 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

pop1980sdance-pop

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Thriller by Michael Jackson — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Thriller?

Thriller by Michael Jackson uses the chords Dm, Bb, F, C in the key of Dm.

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

What key is Thriller in?

Thriller by Michael Jackson is in the key of Dm.

The primary chords are Dm, Bb, F.

Is Thriller beginner-friendly?

Yes! Thriller is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Thriller?

Thriller is a pop song from 1982.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Thriller 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.