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Seventeen

Four Year Strong verified
Key: BM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Bm (B Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Easycore
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Seventeen by Four Year Strong is played in the key of Bm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Bm, 'Seventeen' by Four Year Strong is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between D and F#m: 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
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
III – v – i – III – v – i
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
D F#m Bm C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
G

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key BM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Bm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family BM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Bm Tonic
ii° C#dim Supertonic
III D Mediant
iv Em Subdominant
v F#m Dominant
VI G Submediant
VII A Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F#m, Bm)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: III – v – i – III – v – i • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Seventeen

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Seventeen (Four Year Strong)?

To play the Easy Chords for Seventeen, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Seventeen by Four Year Strong is BM. 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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