Key
C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning
Standard
Time Signature
4/4
Difficulty Level
Medium
Capo Position
Capo Fret 4
Chord Count
9 Unique Chords
Genre
Blue-eyed Soul
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All I Ask by Adele is played in the key of C. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C, 'All I Ask' by Adele is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G# shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between Dm and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 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 110 BPM.
