What is the BPM tempo of the song Wading in the Velvet Sea?

The tempo of the song Wading in the Velvet Sea by Phish is 110 BPM.

Wading in the Velvet Sea

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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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 Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Band

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Wading in the Velvet Sea by Phish is played in the key of G. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Wading in the Velvet Sea' by Phish utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. Moving smoothly between G and Bm demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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 – V – vi – IV – V

Song chords:

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G D Em C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Bm Am

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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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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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – vi – IV – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Wading in the Velvet Sea (Phish)?

To play the Easy Chords for Wading in the Velvet Sea, 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 Wading in the Velvet Sea?

The original recording key for Wading in the Velvet Sea by Phish 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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piano Chord Family G

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Wading in the Velvet Sea

quiz How to play the easy chords for Wading in the Velvet Sea (Phish)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Wading in the Velvet Sea?

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