Being Alive by Stephen Sondheim Chords and Melody

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Chord And Melody Metrics For Being Alive

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Chord Complexity

94

Melodic Complexity

42

Chord-Melody Tension

15

Chord Progression Novelty

92

Chord Bass Melody

0

Being Alive has higher complexity than the average song in terms Chord Complexity and Chord Progression Novelty.

About The Key Of E♭ Major

Being Alive is written in the key of E♭ Major. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 7th most popular key among Major keys and the 11st most popular among all keys. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (E♭ Major, A♭ Major, and B♭ Major). See the E♭ Major Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!

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