ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Measure Of A Man

Clay Aiken verified
Key: D
Standard
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use C chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key D (D Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 18 Unique Chords
Genre idol
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Measure Of A Man by Clay Aiken is played in the key of D. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D, 'Measure Of A Man' by Clay Aiken is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C 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. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A and F#m: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 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 92 BPM.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – IV – I – V – iii – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
D G/D A F#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
G Bm Em Asus4 A/C# Bm7 Em7 Eb Ab/Eb Bb/D Cm Bb Fm Ab

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

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

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 18 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 8 barre chord shapes (F#m, Bm, Bm7)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – IV – I – V – iii – IV • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 2

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Measure Of A Man

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Measure Of A Man (Clay Aiken)?

To play the Easy Chords for Measure Of A Man, 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 Measure Of A Man?

The original recording key for Measure Of A Man by Clay Aiken is D. 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Measure Of A Man - Clay Aiken

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Measure Of A Man by Clay Aiken on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Measure Of A Man expand_less

More Songs by Clay Aiken verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Clay Aiken.

View All (3 Songs)

The Way

KEY G

Clay Aiken

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

I Will Carry You

KEY G

Clay Aiken

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in idol Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians idol that are frequently played.

Explore idol

Do I Have To Cry For You

KEY D

Nick Carter

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Help Me

KEY A

Nick Carter

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Who Needs The World

KEY G

Nick Carter

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Not The Other Guy

KEY C

Nick Carter

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Just One Kiss

KEY G

Nick Carter

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

I Got You

KEY F

Nick Carter

Medium
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Back In The USA

53% Match

Green Day

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – I – V – iii – IV)
Key C Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

I Have Never Loved Someone

51% Match

My Brightest Diamond

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – I – V – iii – IV)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Tebar Pesona

51% Match

Zigaz

insights 8 Identical Chords (D, A, F#m) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D
Play arrow_forward

Sia Sia Berjuang

48% Match

Zidan

insights 6 Identical Chords (D, A, F#m) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Tonight Is The Night

47% Match

Betty Wright

insights 7 Identical Chords (D, A, G) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D
Play arrow_forward

Janji Manuntuik Alek

47% Match

Zahwa WS

insights 6 Identical Chords (D, A, G) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (I – IV – I – V – iii – IV), key (D), and fingerings.