Rock · 1990 · advanced

Thunderstruck

by AC/DC
Key of A advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVii
ADEBm
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BPM 100
Key
A
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1990

Thunderstruck Chord Progression Breakdown

Thunderstruck (1990) is a advanced rock song that uses the progression I – IV – V – ii (A, D, E, Bm in A).

Analysis

  • I (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (D) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (E) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • ii (Bm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

rock1990shard-rock

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What is the chord progression for Thunderstruck?

Thunderstruck by AC/DC uses the chords A, D, E, Bm in the key of A.

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

What key is Thunderstruck in?

Thunderstruck by AC/DC is in the key of A.

The primary chords are A, D, E.

Is Thunderstruck beginner-friendly?

Thunderstruck is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Thunderstruck?

Thunderstruck is a rock song from 1990.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Thunderstruck 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.