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Backwards

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Alexander Stewart verified
Key: AM
110 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key Am (A Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 4
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Pop
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Time Signature 4/4
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Backwards by Alexander Stewart is played in the key of Am. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – iv – ♭VII – III
Song chords:
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Am Dm G C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C#M Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining C#m sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family AM

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:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
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dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – iv – ♭VII – III • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 4

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Backwards

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Backwards (Alexander Stewart)?

To play the Easy Chords for Backwards, 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 Backwards?

The original recording key for Backwards by Alexander Stewart 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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