The Scale

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Key: DM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Dm]I have a [Am]sequin for an eye
[Em]Pick a rose [Dm]and hide my face
[Am]This is [Em]the bandit's life
[Dm]It comes and goes [Am]and them's the breaks
[Em]Under a molten sky, beyond [Dm]the road, we lie in wait
[Am]You think they [Em]know us now?
[Dm]Wait 'til the [Am]stars come out
[Em]You see that
[Am]Well, I made you and [Dm] know I take you back
[Em]It's too late but today [Dm]I can define the lack
[Am]I made you and [Dm] know I take you back
[Dm]Son, you sleep [Am]in clouds of fire
[Dm]That's all [Am]and that's right
[Am]My son, you sleep [Em]in clouds of fire
[Dm]That's all [Am]and that's right
[Dm]I can still feel [Am]it when you lie
[Em]Pick a rose just [Dm]to hide my face
[Am]Well, if there's [Em]something I should know
[Dm]I seek no science [Am]when there is no shade
[Em]Under a molten sky, [Dm]let the days collide
[Am]Well, I made you and [Dm] know I take you back
[Dm]Son, you sleep [Am]in clouds of fire
[Dm]That's all [Am]and that's right
[Am]My son, you sleep [Em]in clouds of fire
[Dm]That's all [Am]and that's right

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Dm (D Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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The Scale by Interpol is played in the key of Dm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Am (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti F (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for The Scale by Interpol: sounding in Dm (Capo Fret 5, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Dm (Capo on Fret 5 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Dm, Am, Em) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dm to Am requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – v – ii

Song chords:

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Dm Am Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family DM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dm Tonic

ii° Edim Supertonic

III F Mediant

iv Gm Subdominant

v Am Dominant

VI A# Submediant

VII C Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – v – ii • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Scale (Interpol)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Scale, 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 The Scale?

The original recording key for The Scale by Interpol is DM. 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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