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Public Enemy No. 1

Megadeth verified
Key: F
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
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Easy Chord Tip: Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key F (F Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative Metal
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Public Enemy No. 1 by Megadeth is played in the key of F. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: F (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Dm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Public Enemy No. 1 by Megadeth: sounding in F (Capo Fret 5, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

  • check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in F (Capo on Fret 5 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
  • check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
  • check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from F to C requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
  • check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – vi – VI
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
F C Dm D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key F Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into C, maintaining F sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family F

Diatonic Matrix

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

I F Tonic
ii Gm Supertonic
iii Am Mediant
IV Bb Subdominant
V C Dominant
vi Dm Submediant
vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – vi – VI • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Public Enemy No. 1

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Public Enemy No. 1 (Megadeth)?

To play the Easy Chords for Public Enemy No. 1, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Public Enemy No. 1?

The original recording key for Public Enemy No. 1 by Megadeth is F. 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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Public Enemy No. 1 - Megadeth

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