The Penguin Dance

Q: How to play the easy chords for The Penguin Dance (Pinkfong)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Penguin Dance, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: EM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Em]Penguins, attention! [G]Penguins, begin!
[D]Have you ever seen [Am]a penguin dancing here?
[Em]When you look at me, [B]a penguin you will see
[Em]Penguins, attention! [Bm]Penguins, begin!
[Em]Right flipper!
[B]Have you ever seen [Em]a penguin dancing here?
[Em]When you look at me, [G]a penguin you will see
[D]Penguins, attention! [Am]Penguins, begin!
[Em]Right flipper! [B]Left flipper!
[Em]Have you ever seen [Bm]a penguin dancing here?
[Em]When you look at me, [B]a penguin you will see
[Em]Penguins, attention! [Em]Penguins, begin!
[G]Right flipper! Left [D]flipper! Right foot!
[Am]Have you ever seen [Em]a penguin dancing here?
[B]When you look at me, [Em]a penguin you will see
[Bm]Penguins, attention! [Em]Penguins, begin!
[B]Right flipper! Left flipper! [Em]Right foot! Left foot!
[Em]Have you ever seen [G]a penguin dancing here?
[D]When you look at me, [Am]a penguin you will see
[Em]Penguins, attention! [B]Penguins, begin!
[Em]Right flipper! Left flipper! [Bm]Right foot! Left foot!
[Em]Nod your head!
[B]Have you ever seen [Em]a penguin dancing here?
[Em]When you look at me, [G]a penguin you will see
[D]Penguins, attention! [Am]Penguins, begin!
[Em]Right flipper! Left flipper! [B]Right foot! Left foot!
[Em]Nod your [Bm]head! Turn around!
[Em]Have you ever seen [B]a penguin dancing here?
[Em]When you look at me, [Em]a penguin you will see
[G]Penguins, attention! [D]Penguins, dismissed!

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album The Penguin Dance

Released 1995

Genre

Cartoon Children

Songwriter Pinkfong

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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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 Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 11 Unique Chords

Genre Cartoon

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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The Penguin Dance by Pinkfong 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 G (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti D (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Bm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for The Penguin Dance by Pinkfong: sounding in Em without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em to B 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 – III – VII – iv – B – v – E – A – VI – Cm – B7

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Em G D Am

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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B Bm E A C Cm B7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Em without a capo.

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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: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – III – VII – iv – B – v – E – A – VI – Cm – B7 • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Penguin Dance (Pinkfong)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Penguin Dance, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Penguin Dance?

The original recording key for The Penguin Dance by Pinkfong 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album The Penguin Dance

Released 1995

Genre

Cartoon Children

Songwriter Pinkfong

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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speed Difficulty Level: Medium

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quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Penguin Dance?

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