Original Key
A (A Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM
Tuning
Standard
Time Signature
4/4
Difficulty Level
Very Easy
Capo Position
Capo Fret 2
Chord Count
11 Unique Chords
Genre
Dance Pop
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Before It Explodes by Bruno Mars is played in the key of A with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: a (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti C#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Before It Explodes by Bruno Mars: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
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Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
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Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, G#m, F#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
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Critical Transition: Transition from a to A 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.
