MAKING TIME

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Key: EB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Eb7] [Bb] [C#dim7] [Gdim7] [Fm7] [Bb7] [Bb7sus4] [Bb13b]

[Eb7]Yeah
[Bb]♪
[C#dim7]Yeah
[Gdim7]♪
[Fm7]Yeah
[Bb7]Making time
[Bb7sus4]Just to [Bb13b]see you, woah
[Eb7]We're safe inside, [Bb]you make things fine
[C#dim7]Don't wait up, [Gdim7]I'm okay, I'm okay
[Fm7]Making time tonight
[Bb7]Just to [Bb7sus4]see you, woah
[Bb13b]We're safe inside, [Eb7]you make things right
[Bb]Don't wait up, [C#dim7]I'm okay, I'm okay
[Gdim7]Making time tonight
[Fm7]Just to see [Bb7]you, no, no
[Bb7sus4]We're safe inside, [Bb13b]you make things fine
[Eb7]So don't wait up, [Bb]I'm okay, I'm okay
[C#dim7]♪
[Gdim7]Making time

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Eb (Eb 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 3

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Bedroom Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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MAKING TIME by Rex Orange County is played in the key of Eb. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Eb, 'MAKING TIME' by Rex Orange County is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. For the Bb barre chord, guitarists can adopt a compact Bbmaj7 shape or apply a capo to convert shapes into familiar cowboy chord fingerings that feel natural. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Eb7 and Bb: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for MAKING TIME by Rex Orange County: sounding in Eb (Capo Fret 3, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Eb (Capo on Fret 3 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Eb7, Bb, Fm7) with open cowboy substitutions (Bbmaj7 or open A shape with capo) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Eb7 to Bb 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 – V – ♭vii° – iii° – ii – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Eb7 Bb C#dim7 Gdim7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Fm7 Bb7 Bb7sus4

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EB Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into C, maintaining Eb sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family EB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Eb Tonic

ii Fm Supertonic

iii Gm Mediant

IV Ab Subdominant

V Bb Dominant

vi Cm Submediant

vii° Ddim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Eb7, Bb, Fm7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (C#dim7, Gdim7)

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – ♭vii° – iii° – ii – V • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for MAKING TIME (Rex Orange County)?

To play the Easy Chords for MAKING TIME, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for MAKING TIME?

The original recording key for MAKING TIME by Rex Orange County is EB. 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

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