Ready

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[G]On your street
[Am7/E]In your [Am]pause between sentences
[Em]I can tell [C]what's hanging around
[G]In your drawer
[A]Roll around on [G]the kitchen floor
[Am7/E]I know what's [Am]been getting to you
[Em]Well do you [C]have it tonight?
[Em]'I don't know
[A]I can't [G]find it'
[Am7/E]Well are [Am]you ready tonight?
[Em]'I don't know
[C]But I'll try'
[Em]She came [C]right through me
[Em]She came [C]right through me
[Em]She came [C]right through me
[Em]She came [C]right through me
[A]All worked up
[G]Let back down [Am7/E]by a memory
[Am]A word you said [Em]meant something to me
[C]Chewing gum
[G]Killing time 'til [A]the morning comes
[G]You could stay, [Am7/E]or maybe you'll leave
[Am]Doesn't make a [Em]difference to me
[Em]She came [C]right through me
[Em]She came [C]right through me
[Em]She came [C]right through me
[Em]She came [C]right through me

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Ready

Released 2015

Genre

Alternative Indie

Songwriter Alex G

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 13 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕

Time Signature 4/4

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Ready by Alex G is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Am7/E (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Em (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Ready by Alex G: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to Am7/E requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

VII – i – v – III – A – Bm – iv – III – VI – E – D – III

Song chords:

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G Am7/E Am Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

C A Bm Dm Cmaj7 F E D C5

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: VII – i – v – III – A – Bm – iv – III – VI – E – D – III • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Ready (Alex G)?

To play the Easy Chords for Ready, 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 Ready?

The original recording key for Ready by Alex G is AM. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Ready

Released 2015

Genre

Alternative Indie

Songwriter Alex G

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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piano Chord Family AM

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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