Rock · 2005 · beginner

Speed of Sound

by Coldplay
Key of Db beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
DbAbBbmGb
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BPM 100
Key
Db
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
2005

Speed of Sound Chord Progression Breakdown

Speed of Sound (2005) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (Db, Ab, Bbm, Gb in Db).

Analysis

  • I (Db) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (Ab) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Bbm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (Gb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Speed of Sound?

Speed of Sound by Coldplay uses the chords Db, Ab, Bbm, Gb in the key of Db.

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

What key is Speed of Sound in?

Speed of Sound by Coldplay is in the key of Db.

The primary chords are Db, Ab, Bbm.

Is Speed of Sound beginner-friendly?

Yes! Speed of Sound is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Speed of Sound?

Speed of Sound is a rock song from 2005.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Speed of Sound 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.