What fret is the capo on for the song Better Than This?

The song Better Than This by Busted uses a capo on fret 2. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

Better Than This

Q: How to play the easy chords for Better Than This (Busted)?

To play the Easy Chords for Better Than This, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use F chord shapes.

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Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Band

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Strumming Pattern ↓ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓

Time Signature 4/4

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Better Than This by Busted is played in the key of G. Originally recorded in the sounding key of G, 'Better Than This' by Busted is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. Moving smoothly between Em and Bm demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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)

V – IV – I – V

Song chords:

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D Dsus2 C G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Em Bm A E G/B Bb

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into F, maintaining G sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 10 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, Bb)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Dsus2)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – IV – I – V • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Better Than This (Busted)?

To play the Easy Chords for Better Than This, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Better Than This?

The original recording key for Better Than This by Busted is G. 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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