What is the BPM tempo of the song Ladykiller?

The tempo of the song Ladykiller by Maroon 5 is 124 BPM.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for Ladykiller (Maroon 5)?

To play the Easy Chords for Ladykiller, 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: G

124 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open G chord shapes.

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tune Transposed: semitones

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Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 124 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Pop Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Ladykiller by Maroon 5 is played in the key of G. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Ladykiller' by Maroon 5 utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. Replace full barre B major and B minor with ergonomic open B7 (x21202) and Bm7 (x20202) voicings, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between G and B: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 89 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 124 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – ii – I – III – I

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G C Am B

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Em Bm D A

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (B, Bm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 124 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – IV – ii – I – III – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Ladykiller (Maroon 5)?

To play the Easy Chords for Ladykiller, 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 Ladykiller?

The original recording key for Ladykiller by Maroon 5 is G. 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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