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Cake

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Melanie Martinez verified
Key: CM
110 BPM
E A D G B E
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Cm (C Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning E A D G B E
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 9 Unique Chords
Genre Alt Z
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Cake by Melanie Martinez is played in the key of Cm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Cm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Gm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti Fm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – V – VI – III – v – iv – V – VII – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Cm G Ab Eb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Gm Fm G7 B Bb

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic
ii° Ddim Supertonic
III D# Mediant
iv Fm Subdominant
v Gm Dominant
VI G# Submediant
VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 7 barre chord shapes (Cm, Ab, Eb)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: CM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – V – VI – III – v – iv – V – VII – ♭VII • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Cake (Melanie Martinez)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cake, 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 Cake?

The original recording key for Cake by Melanie Martinez is CM. 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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