ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Animals

Architects verified
Key: C#M
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
verified Studio
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open C#m chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key C#m (C# Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 2 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative Metal
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Animals by Architects is played in the key of C#m. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C#m in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Animals' by Architects utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between C#m and B: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
C#m B

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C#M Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C#M Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C#m without a capo.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family C#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i C#m Tonic
ii° D#dim Supertonic
III E Mediant
iv F#m Subdominant
v G#m Dominant
VI A Submediant
VII B Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (C#m, B)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Animals

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Animals (Architects)?

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

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

The original recording key for Animals by Architects is C#M. 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Animals - Architects

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Animals by Architects on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Animals expand_less

More Songs by Architects verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Architects.

View All (19 Songs)

Doomsday

KEY EM

Architects

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Dying Is Absolutely Safe

KEY AM

Architects

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Impermanence

KEY G#M

Architects

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Libertine

KEY G

Architects

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Meteor

KEY C

Architects

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Dead Butterflies

KEY BM

Architects

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Alternative Metal Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Alternative Metal that are frequently played.

Explore Alternative Metal

First Date

KEY C

Blink-182

Easy
Play arrow_forward

I Miss You

KEY D

Blink-182

Medium
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Crawling

KEY E

Linkin Park

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Only One

KEY E

Yellowcard

Medium
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Ocean Avenue

KEY C

Yellowcard

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Thunder Kiss '65

KEY BB

White Zombie

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Tertinggal Rasa

83% Match

The Arians

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C#m)
Key C#M Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

You Havent Called

62% Match

Ub40

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G#m)
Key G#M Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Shirt

62% Match

SZA

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G#m)
Key G#M Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Bismarck

62% Match

Sabaton

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key F#m)
Key F#M Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Uprising

60% Match

Sabaton

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key F#m)
Key F#M Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Berai

55% Match

Sheila On 7

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII)
Key EM Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII), key (C#M), and fingerings.