Two Halves

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Key: AB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[Ab]

[Ab]Remember when [Ab]you were seventeen
[Ab]You's goin' crazy, you [Ab]know what I mean
[Ab]It wasn't [Ab]that long ago
[Ab]In the grand [Ab]scheme of things
[Ab]It wasn't [Ab]that long ago
[Ab]You think you're [Ab]so much smarter now
[Ab]Twenty one everything [Ab]stays in place
[Ab]Forty one some [Ab]things start to fade
[Ab]Well, when you're so young (so [Ab]young), you wanna be older (so young)
[Ab]And when you're older, you [Ab]want the body you have now
[Ab]I believe in [Ab]a perfect world
[Ab]You rule [Ab]your own universe
[Ab]The only gun you'll ever [Ab]need will be in your brain
[Ab]The only gun you'll [Ab]need is in your hands
[Ab]You want this [Ab]now you want that
[Ab]Can't have it all you [Ab]should enjoy what you have
[Ab]But I know what [Ab]you want (what you want)
[Ab]Well I know what [Ab]you want (what you want)
[Ab]Well I know what you want, [Ab]you want the better of two halves
[Ab]Well I know what [Ab]you want (what you want)
[Ab]Well I know what [Ab]you want (what you want)
[Ab]Well I know what you want, [Ab]you want the better of two halves

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Ab (Ab Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre And

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Two Halves by My Morning Jacket is played in the key of Ab with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Ab (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Cm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti Fm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Bbm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Db (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Eb (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Two Halves by My Morning Jacket: sounding in Ab (Capo Fret 1, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Ab (Capo on Fret 1 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Ab, Fm, Bbm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Ab to Cm 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.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – iii – vi – ii – IV – V – Bb

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Ab Cm Fm Bbm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Db Eb Bb

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler G chord shapes while sounding in Ab.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic

ii Bbm Supertonic

iii Cm Mediant

IV Db Subdominant

V Eb Dominant

vi Fm Submediant

vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AB • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – iii – vi – ii – IV – V – Bb • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Two Halves (My Morning Jacket)?

To play the Easy Chords for Two Halves, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Two Halves?

The original recording key for Two Halves by My Morning Jacket is AB. 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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