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Keep a Friend

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Key: D
110 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key D (D Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Time Signature 4/4
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Keep a Friend by Dr. Dog is played in the key of D. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Em (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
IV – I – ii – V
Song chords:
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G D Em A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

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

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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: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – I – ii – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Keep a Friend (Dr. Dog)?

To play the Easy Chords for Keep a Friend, 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 Keep a Friend?

The original recording key for Keep a Friend by Dr. Dog is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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