Jazz · 1962 · beginner

Watermelon Man

by Herbie Hancock
Key of F beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIV7V7I
FB7C7F
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BPM 100
Key
F
Chords
4
Genre
Jazz
Year
1962

Watermelon Man Chord Progression Breakdown

Watermelon Man (1962) is a beginner jazz song that uses the progression I – IV7 – V7 – I (F, B7, C7, F in F).

Analysis

  • I (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV7 (B7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • V7 (C7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • I (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

jazz1960sfunk

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What is the chord progression for Watermelon Man?

Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock uses the chords F, B7, C7, F in the key of F.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV7 – V7 – I.

What key is Watermelon Man in?

Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock is in the key of F.

The primary chords are F, B7, C7.

Is Watermelon Man beginner-friendly?

Yes! Watermelon Man is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Watermelon Man?

Watermelon Man is a jazz song from 1962.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose Watermelon Man 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.