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In the Darkness

Dead By Sunrise verified
Key: AB
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↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 2 Unique Chords
Genre Electronic
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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In the Darkness by Dead By Sunrise is played in the key of Ab. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Ab, 'In the Darkness' by Dead By Sunrise is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Cm 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 Cm and Ab: 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.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iii – I – iii – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Cm Ab

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into F, maintaining Ab sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Cm, Ab)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: iii – I – iii – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 3

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ In the Darkness

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for In the Darkness (Dead By Sunrise)?

To play the Easy Chords for In the Darkness, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for In the Darkness by Dead By Sunrise is AB. 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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