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M.I.A. (Missing In Action)

Avenged Sevenfold feat. Avenged Sevenfold verified
Key: A
115 BPM
Standard / Drop D
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Original Key A (A Major)
Tempo / BPM 115 BPM
Tuning Standard / Drop D
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 13 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative Metal
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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M.I.A. (Missing In Action) by Avenged Sevenfold is played in the key of A with a tempo of around 115 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti a (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for M.I.A. (Missing In Action) by Avenged Sevenfold: sounding in A (Capo Fret 5, shape E) at 115 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

  • check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 5 (played in E shape)) at 115 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
  • check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, G#m, Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
  • check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
  • check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 83 BPM before accelerating to studio 115 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
Am – F – G – C – V – I – Em – IV – DM – G#m – ii – FM – G#
Song chords:
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Am F G C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
E a Em D DM G#m Bm FM G#

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key E Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into E, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic
ii Bm Supertonic
iii C#m Mediant
IV D Subdominant
V E Dominant
vi F#m Submediant
vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 13 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (F, G#m, Bm)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: A • TEMPO: 115 BPM • PROG: Am – F – G – C – V – I – Em – IV – DM – G#m – ii – FM – G# • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 5

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quiz How to play the easy chords for M.I.A. (Missing In Action) (Avenged Sevenfold)?

To play the Easy Chords for M.I.A. (Missing In Action), toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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The original recording key for M.I.A. (Missing In Action) by Avenged Sevenfold is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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