What is the BPM tempo of the song First Fires?

The tempo of the song First Fires by Bonobo is 110 BPM.

First Fires

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Key: CM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Song Fundamentals

Key Cm (C Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Downtempo

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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First Fires by Bonobo is played in the key of Cm. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Cm in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'First Fires' by Bonobo utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. For the Bb barre chord, guitarists can adopt a compact Bbmaj7 shape or apply a capo to convert shapes into familiar cowboy chord fingerings that feel natural. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Cm7 and Ab: 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.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – VI – i – ♭VII – VI – i

Song chords:

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Cm7 Ab Bb Fm7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Gm7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key CM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key CM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Cm without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic

ii° Ddim Supertonic

III D# Mediant

iv Fm Subdominant

v Gm Dominant

VI G# Submediant

VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Cm7, Ab, Bb)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: CM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – VI – i – ♭VII – VI – i • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for First Fires (Bonobo)?

To play the Easy Chords for First Fires, 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 First Fires?

The original recording key for First Fires by Bonobo is CM. 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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