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Contradiction

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Key: DM
110 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key Dm (D Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Hip
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Time Signature 4/4
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Contradiction by Macklemore is played in the key of Dm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti C (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – ♭VII – I
Song chords:
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Dm C D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

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

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

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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 – ♭VII – I • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Contradiction

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Contradiction (Macklemore)?

To play the Easy Chords for Contradiction, 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 Contradiction?

The original recording key for Contradiction by Macklemore 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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