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Badlands

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Key: G5
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Original Key G5 (G5 Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Australian Rock
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Badlands by AC/DC is played in the key of G5 with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Lagu ini bergerak dalam tonalitas G5.
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Badlands by AC/DC: sounding in G5 without capo at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

  • check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G5 (Standard tuning without capo) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
  • check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
  • check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G5 to C5 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
  • check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
G5 – C5 – D5 – F5 – Bb5
Song chords:
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G5 C5 D5 F5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Bb5

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key G5 Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key G5 Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G5 without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G5

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G5. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G5 • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: G5 – C5 – D5 – F5 – Bb5 • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Badlands (AC/DC)?

To play the Easy Chords for Badlands, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Badlands?

The original recording key for Badlands by AC/DC is G5. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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