Original Key
C#m (C# Minor)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM
Tuning
Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature
4/4
Difficulty Level
Medium
Capo Position
Capo Fret 7
Chord Count
2 Unique Chords
Genre
Neo Soul
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Fallin by Alicia Keys is played in the key of C#m with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C#m (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti B (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Fallin by Alicia Keys: sounding in C#m (Capo Fret 7, shape F#m) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓').
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Key & Tempo: Sounding in C#m (Capo on Fret 7 (played in F#m shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
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Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (C#m, B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
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Critical Transition: Transition from B to C#m requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
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Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.