What is the BPM tempo of the song Moonlight on the River?

The tempo of the song Moonlight on the River by Mac DeMarco is 110 BPM.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for Moonlight on the River (Mac DeMarco)?

To play the Easy Chords for Moonlight on the River, 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.

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Key: EM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Song Fundamentals

Key Em (E Minor)

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 5 Unique Chords

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Moonlight on the River by Mac DeMarco is played in the key of Em. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Em in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Moonlight on the River' by Mac DeMarco utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (Gadd13, Em, A#maj7, Am7, E), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Gadd13 and Em: 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 – i – III – i – III – i

Song chords:

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Gadd13 Em Bbmaj7 Am7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Em Tonic

ii° F#dim Supertonic

III G Mediant

iv Am Subdominant

v Bm Dominant

VI C Submediant

VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bbmaj7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Gadd13, Bbmaj7)

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KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: III – i – III – i – III – i • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Moonlight on the River (Mac DeMarco)?

To play the Easy Chords for Moonlight on the River, 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 Moonlight on the River?

The original recording key for Moonlight on the River by Mac DeMarco is EM. 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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speed Difficulty Level: Medium

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Moonlight on the River

quiz How to play the easy chords for Moonlight on the River (Mac DeMarco)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Moonlight on the River?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?