Blues · 1951 · beginner

Dust My Broom

by Elmore James
Key of E beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV
EAB
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
3
Genre
Blues
Year
1951

Dust My Broom Chord Progression Breakdown

Dust My Broom (1951) is a beginner blues song that uses the progression I – IV – V (E, A, B in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (B) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Dust My Broom?

Dust My Broom by Elmore James uses the chords E, A, B in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V.

What key is Dust My Broom in?

Dust My Broom by Elmore James is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, A, B.

Is Dust My Broom beginner-friendly?

Yes! Dust My Broom is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Dust My Broom?

Dust My Broom is a blues song from 1951.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of blues music.

Can I transpose Dust My Broom 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.