Pop · 2012 · beginner

Diamonds

by Rihanna
Key of F beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
FCDmBb
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BPM 100
Key
F
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2012

Diamonds Chord Progression Breakdown

Diamonds (2012) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (F, C, Dm, Bb in F).

Analysis

  • I (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (C) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Dm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (Bb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

pop2010sdance-pop

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What is the chord progression for Diamonds?

Diamonds by Rihanna uses the chords F, C, Dm, Bb in the key of F.

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

What key is Diamonds in?

Diamonds by Rihanna is in the key of F.

The primary chords are F, C, Dm.

Is Diamonds beginner-friendly?

Yes! Diamonds is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Diamonds?

Diamonds is a pop song from 2012.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Diamonds 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.