Latin · 1970 · beginner

Oye Como Va

by Santana
Key of Dm beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iivVIIIII
DmGmCF
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BPM 100
Key
Dm
Chords
4
Genre
Latin
Year
1970

Oye Como Va Chord Progression Breakdown

Oye Como Va (1970) is a beginner latin song that uses the progression i – iv – VII – III (Dm, Gm, C, F in Dm).

Analysis

  • i (Dm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • iv (Gm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VII (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

latin1970ssalsa

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What is the chord progression for Oye Como Va?

Oye Como Va by Santana uses the chords Dm, Gm, C, F in the key of Dm.

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

What key is Oye Como Va in?

Oye Como Va by Santana is in the key of Dm.

The primary chords are Dm, Gm, C.

Is Oye Como Va beginner-friendly?

Yes! Oye Como Va is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Oye Como Va?

Oye Como Va is a latin song from 1970.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of latin music.

Can I transpose Oye Como Va 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.