What is the BPM tempo of the song Sierra?

The tempo of the song Sierra by Cursive is 110 BPM.

Sierra

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Sierra

Released 2003

Genre

Alternative Emo

Songwriter Cursive

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Sierra by Cursive is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Sierra' by Cursive utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between Em and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. 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 – v – VI – III – ♭VII – i

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Am Em F C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G E E7 B

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F, B)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – v – VI – III – ♭VII – i • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sierra (Cursive)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sierra, 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 Sierra?

The original recording key for Sierra by Cursive is AM. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Sierra

Released 2003

Genre

Alternative Emo

Songwriter Cursive

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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piano Chord Family AM

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Sierra

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sierra (Cursive)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Sierra?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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