Ad Hominem

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To play the Easy Chords for Ad Hominem, 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.

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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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[Am]See all [C]people in Afghanistan
[D]Praying to the gods [Am]and living in the sand
[C]Somebody's gonna have [D]to set them free
[Am]Nobody hears the [C]call or command
[D]But it's a [Am]long way to Harlem
[C]And a long stretch [D]to the king of Siam
[Am]And if you [C]don't have a penny
[D]Why should I [Am]give a damn?
[C]Ad hominem
[D]You think you're [Am]better than I am
[C]Ad hominem
[D]You think you're [Am]better than I am
[D]See all the suckers [Am]in the handout line
[C]Living on scraps and [D]they don't have a dime
[Am]Waiting for [C]endless charity
[D]Devoid of any [Am]sense of posterity
[C]Well, there's no Great Depression, [D]and there's no Great Society
[Am]And only few go to heaven, [C]all the rest are damned and free
[C]Ad hominem
[D]You think you're [Am]better than I am
[C]Ad hominem
[D]You think you're [Am]better than I am
[Am]I'm just a soft cover [C]version of a much harder tale
[D]A walking resemblance of [Am]ruts in the trail
[C]Is it possible to [D]divide your ideas and beliefs?
[Am]Ideas and beliefs, [C]ideas and beliefs
[D]From the people [Am]that you don't like?
[C]Ad hominem
[D]You think you're [Am]better than I am
[C]Ad hominem
[D]You think you're [Am]better than I am

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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 7 Unique Chords

Genre Melodic Hardcore

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Ad Hominem by Bad Religion is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti G/B (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Ad Hominem by Bad Religion: 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 (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to C 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)

i – III – D – VII – E – VI – VII

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Am C D G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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E F G/B

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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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:

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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: i – III – D – VII – E – VI – VII • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Ad Hominem (Bad Religion)?

To play the Easy Chords for Ad Hominem, 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 Ad Hominem?

The original recording key for Ad Hominem by Bad Religion 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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