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A Certain Light

Josh Ritter verified
Key: G
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key G (G Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 9 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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A Certain Light by Josh Ritter is played in the key of G. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'A Certain Light' by Josh Ritter utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. 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 G and Bm/F#: 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)
I – iii – IV – I – vi
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
G Bm/F# C G/F#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Em D D/C D/B D/A

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic
ii Am Supertonic
iii Bm Mediant
IV C Subdominant
V D Dominant
vi Em Submediant
vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – iii – IV – I – vi • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Certain Light (Josh Ritter)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Certain Light, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Certain Light?

The original recording key for A Certain Light by Josh Ritter is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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