Metal · 1986 · advanced

Master of Puppets

by Metallica
Key of F#m advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIVIIiv
F#mDEBm
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BPM 100
Key
F#m
Chords
4
Genre
Metal
Year
1986

Master of Puppets Chord Progression Breakdown

Master of Puppets (1986) is a advanced metal song that uses the progression i – VI – VII – iv (F#m, D, E, Bm in F#m).

Analysis

  • i (F#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • VII (E) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • iv (Bm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Master of Puppets?

Master of Puppets by Metallica uses the chords F#m, D, E, Bm in the key of F#m.

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

What key is Master of Puppets in?

Master of Puppets by Metallica is in the key of F#m.

The primary chords are F#m, D, E.

Is Master of Puppets beginner-friendly?

Master of Puppets is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Master of Puppets?

Master of Puppets is a metal song from 1986.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Master of Puppets 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.