Character Zero

Q: How to play the easy chords for Character Zero (Phish)?

To play the Easy Chords for Character Zero, 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 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: Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().

CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[E]I was taught [E]a month ago
[E]To bide my time [E]and take it slow
[E]But then I [E]learned just yesterday
[E]To rush and [E]never waste the day
[E]Well I'm convinced [E]the whole day long
[E]That all I [E]learn is always wrong
[E]And things are [E]true that I forget
[E]But no one taught [E]that to me yet
[E]♪
[E]I ought to [E]see the man mulcahey
[E]I was taught [E]a month ago
[E]To bide my time [E]and take it slow
[E]But then I [E]learned just yesterday
[E]To rush and [E]never waste the day
[E]Now I'm convinced [E]the whole day long
[E]That all I [E]learn is always wrong
[E]And things are [E]true that I forget
[E]But no one taught [E]that to me yet
[E]♪
[E]I ought to see [E]the man mulcahey (8x)

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Band

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Character Zero by Phish is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Character Zero by Phish: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E to G 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 – G – IV

Song chords:

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E G A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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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piano Chord Family E

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: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – G – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Character Zero (Phish)?

To play the Easy Chords for Character Zero, 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 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Character Zero?

The original recording key for Character Zero by Phish 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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