What fret is the capo on for the song A Certain Softness?

The song A Certain Softness by Paul McCartney uses a capo on fret 4. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for A Certain Softness (Paul McCartney)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Certain Softness, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 4 — use C chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 15 Unique Chords

Genre Album Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Certain Softness by Paul McCartney is played in the key of E. Originally recorded in the sounding key of E, 'A Certain Softness' by Paul McCartney is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Replace full barre B major and B minor with ergonomic open B7 (x21202) and Bm7 (x20202) voicings, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers. The pivotal chord transition occurs between E and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. 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)

I – iv – I – ♭II – I

Song chords:

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E7b9 E7 Am E

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F Bbadd13 A Dm C G Amaj7 F#m Bm Bm/A B

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 15 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (F, F#m, Bm)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (E7b9, Bbadd13, Amaj7)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – iv – I – ♭II – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 4

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quiz How to play the easy chords for A Certain Softness (Paul McCartney)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Certain Softness, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Certain Softness?

The original recording key for A Certain Softness by Paul McCartney is E. 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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speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ A Certain Softness

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Certain Softness (Paul McCartney)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Certain Softness?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?