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Heart-Shaped Box

Nirvana verified
Key: ABM
120 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key Abm (Ab Minor)
Tempo / BPM 120 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana is played in the key of Abm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Abm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti E (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – VI – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Abm E C#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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

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

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piano Chord Family ABM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Abm Tonic
ii° Bbdim Supertonic
III B Mediant
iv Dbm Subdominant
v Ebm Dominant
VI E Submediant
VII Gb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Abm, C#)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: ABM • TEMPO: 120 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – VI – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Heart-Shaped Box (Nirvana)?

To play the Easy Chords for Heart-Shaped Box, 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 Heart-Shaped Box?

The original recording key for Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana is ABM. 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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Heart-Shaped Box - Nirvana

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