What is the BPM tempo of the song Art Is Hard?

The tempo of the song Art Is Hard by Cursive is 110 BPM.

Art Is Hard

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To play the Easy Chords for Art Is Hard, 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.

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Key: GM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Song Fundamentals

Key Gm (G Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 1 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Art Is Hard by Cursive is played in the key of Gm. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Gm in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Art Is Hard' by Cursive utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Gm barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Gm and G: 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

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Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 1-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key GM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key GM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family GM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Gm Tonic

ii° Adim Supertonic

III A# Mediant

iv Cm Subdominant

v Dm Dominant

VI D# Submediant

VII F Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 1 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Gm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: GM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Art Is Hard (Cursive)?

To play the Easy Chords for Art Is Hard, 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 Art Is Hard?

The original recording key for Art Is Hard by Cursive is GM. 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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speed Difficulty Level: Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Art Is Hard

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