Electronic · 2010 · advanced

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

by Skrillex
Key of Fm advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
FmDbAbEb
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BPM 100
Key
Fm
Chords
4
Genre
Electronic
Year
2010

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites Chord Progression Breakdown

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (2010) is a advanced electronic song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Fm, Db, Ab, Eb in Fm).

Analysis

  • i (Fm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (Db) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (Ab) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (Eb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

electronic2010sdubstep

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What is the chord progression for Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites?

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites by Skrillex uses the chords Fm, Db, Ab, Eb in the key of Fm.

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

What key is Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites in?

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites by Skrillex is in the key of Fm.

The primary chords are Fm, Db, Ab.

Is Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites beginner-friendly?

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites?

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites is a electronic song from 2010.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of electronic music.

Can I transpose Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites 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.