Jazz · 1959 · advanced

Take Five

by Dave Brubeck
Key of Ebm advanced 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIII
EbmBbEb
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BPM 100
Key
Ebm
Chords
3
Genre
Jazz
Year
1959

Take Five Chord Progression Breakdown

Take Five (1959) is a advanced jazz song that uses the progression i – VI – III (Ebm, Bb, Eb in Ebm).

Analysis

  • i (Ebm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (Bb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (Eb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

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Take Five by Dave Brubeck — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Take Five?

Take Five by Dave Brubeck uses the chords Ebm, Bb, Eb in the key of Ebm.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III.

What key is Take Five in?

Take Five by Dave Brubeck is in the key of Ebm.

The primary chords are Ebm, Bb, Eb.

Is Take Five beginner-friendly?

Take Five is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Take Five?

Take Five is a jazz song from 1959.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of jazz music.

Can I transpose Take Five 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.