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Face in the Snow

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Key: G
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key G (G Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 26 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative Metal
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Face in the Snow by Opeth is played in the key of G. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Face in the Snow' by Opeth utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Cm barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between D#augmaj7 and Cm: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 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 110 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iv – ii – iii – iv – III – II
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Cm11 Am11 Bmadd13 Baugmaj7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Aaugmaj7 G7b9 Cdim Gaug Bdim7 Adim7 G13 G G7 Ebaugmaj7 Cm F#dim Gsus4 Baug Cm7 Cdim7 Bbadd13 Gmadd13 F#dim7 Gmadd9 Gm(maj7)9 F#7

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

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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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 26 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Cm, Cm7, F#7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Cm11, Am11, Bmadd13)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – ii – iii – iv – III – II • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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To play the Easy Chords for Face in the Snow, 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 Face in the Snow?

The original recording key for Face in the Snow by Opeth 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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