Welcome To The Machine

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Key: EM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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WELCOME TO THE MACHINE- Pink Floyd

Emadd9 Cmaj7(2) Emadd9 (all strum backwards)

[Em]Welcome my so[C]n, welcome t[Em]o the machine
[C]Where have you been?[Am] It's alright we kn[Em]ow where you've been
[C] Cmaj7(2)
You've been in the pipeline filling in time
Emadd9
Provided with toys and "Scouting for Boys"
[C] Cmaj7(2)
[a]You bought guitar to punish your ma
Emadd9
And you didn't like school, and you know you're nobody's fool
[C] Cmaj7 [Em/F#] Emadd9 Cmaj7
So welcome to the machine

[Em][Em/[F]#] [Em/G] [Em/A] [C/G] [Esus2]
[Em] #[C]]D[Em/[F]6+9[Em/G] [C] D6[Em/A]+9
[Em][Em/[F]#] [Em/G] [Em/A] [C/G] [Esus2]

Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
What did you dream? It's alright we know what you dreamed
[a]You dreamed of big star
[a]He played mean guitar
He always ate in the Steak Bar, he loved to drive in his Jaguar
So welcome to the machine


[Esus2]Emadd9: 0 2 4 0 0 0 Cmaj7(2): 0 3 5 5 0 0: 0 2 4 4 0 0
[Em/F#]: 0 2 2 0 0 2 [Em/G]: 0 2 2 0 0 3 [Em/A]: 0 2 2 0 0 5
[C/G]D6+9: x 5 4 4 3 0: x 3 2 0 0 3

[a]NOTE: Thanks to Kirit Saelensminde for most of this. I changed couple
of chords cos I thought they were more indicative of what the whole band
was doing

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Album Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Welcome To The Machine by Pink Floyd is played in the key of Em with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti C/G (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Welcome To The Machine by Pink Floyd: sounding in Em (Capo Fret 4, shape Cm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Capo on Fret 4 (played in Cm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em to C 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 – VI – iv – a – F – VI – Esus2

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Em C Am a

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F C/G Esus2

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key CM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Em Tonic

ii° F#dim Supertonic

III G Mediant

iv Am Subdominant

v Bm Dominant

VI C Submediant

VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Esus2)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – VI – iv – a – F – VI – Esus2 • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Welcome To The Machine (Pink Floyd)?

To play the Easy Chords for Welcome To The Machine, 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 Welcome To The Machine?

The original recording key for Welcome To The Machine by Pink Floyd is EM. 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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