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Is It Alright

Electric Light Orchestra verified
Key: AM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use Em chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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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 Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Album
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Is It Alright by Electric Light Orchestra is played in the key of Am. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Am, 'Is It Alright' by Electric Light Orchestra is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. 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)
v – i – iv – v – VI – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Em Am Dm F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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G C

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Am sound without complex barre chords.

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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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: v – i – iv – v – VI – ♭VII • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Is It Alright (Electric Light Orchestra)?

To play the Easy Chords for Is It Alright, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Is It Alright?

The original recording key for Is It Alright by Electric Light Orchestra 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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