What fret is the capo on for the song Avenue?

The song Avenue by H.E.R. uses a capo on fret 3. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for Avenue (H.E.R.)?

To play the Easy Chords for Avenue, 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.

Q: 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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Key: CM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 3 — use Am chord shapes.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album H.E.R. Volume 2

Released 2017

Genre

Pop R&b

Songwriter H.E.R.

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah (Capo 3) Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Cm (C Minor)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Avenue by H.E.R. is played in the key of Cm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Cm, 'Avenue' by H.E.R. is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am 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 Gm: 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)

i – v – iv – VI

Song chords:

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Cm Gm Fm Ab

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.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key CM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic

ii° Ddim Supertonic

III D# Mediant

iv Fm Subdominant

v Gm Dominant

VI G# Submediant

VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Cm, Gm, Fm)

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: CM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – v – iv – VI • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Avenue (H.E.R.)?

To play the Easy Chords for Avenue, 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 Avenue?

The original recording key for Avenue by H.E.R. is CM. 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 H.E.R. Volume 2

Released 2017

Genre

Pop R&b

Songwriter H.E.R.

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah (Capo 3) Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family CM

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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

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