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Big Gun

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Key: A
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key A (A Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 4
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Australian Rock
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Big Gun by AC/DC is played in the key of A. Originally recorded in the sounding key of A, 'Big Gun' by AC/DC is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (E5, G5, A5, C5, D5, B5), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between E5 and G5: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
V – ♭VII – I – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
E5 G5 A5 C5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
D5 B5

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into F, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic
ii Bm Supertonic
iii C#m Mediant
IV D Subdominant
V E Dominant
vi F#m Submediant
vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: A • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: V – ♭VII – I – ♭VII • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 4

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Big Gun

FAQ & Tips

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

To play the Easy Chords for Big Gun, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Big Gun by AC/DC is A. 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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