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Start A Fire

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Key: AM
110 BPM
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 1 — use Am chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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Song Fundamentals
Key Am (A Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 1
Chord Count 9 Unique Chords
Genre Neo Soul
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Start A Fire by John Legend is played in the key of Am. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
III – ♭VII – i – VI – IV – V – ♭II – II – ♯III
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
C G Am F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
D E Bb B C#

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key A#M Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler Am chord shapes while sounding in A#m.

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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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (F, Bb, B)
check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: III – ♭VII – i – VI – IV – V – ♭II – II – ♯III • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Start A Fire (John Legend)?

To play the Easy Chords for Start A Fire, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Start A Fire?

The original recording key for Start A Fire by John Legend 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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