Rock · 1991 · intermediate

Black

by Pearl Jam
Key of E intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
EBC#mA
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1991

Black Chord Progression Breakdown

Black (1991) is a intermediate rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (E, B, C#m, A in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (B) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (C#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

rock1990sgrunge

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What is the chord progression for Black?

Black by Pearl Jam uses the chords E, B, C#m, A in the key of E.

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

What key is Black in?

Black by Pearl Jam is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, B, C#m.

Is Black beginner-friendly?

Black is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Black?

Black is a rock song from 1991.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Black 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.