What fret is the capo on for the song The Graduation Song?

The song The Graduation Song by Rhett and Link uses a capo on fret 2. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

The Graduation Song

Q: How to play the easy chords for The Graduation Song (Rhett and Link)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Graduation Song, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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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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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use G chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Antiviral

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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The Graduation Song by Rhett and Link is played in the key of A. Originally recorded in the sounding key of A, 'The Graduation Song' by Rhett and Link is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The F#m chord can be navigated using an open F#m7 variation or capo shifting to exploit natural Em open fingerings across all primary song verses. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A and C#m: 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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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – iii – IV – I – V

Song chords:

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A C#m D E

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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F#m

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (C#m, F#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – iii – IV – I – V • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Graduation Song (Rhett and Link)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Graduation Song, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Graduation Song?

The original recording key for The Graduation Song by Rhett and Link is A. 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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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family A

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ The Graduation Song

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Graduation Song (Rhett and Link)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Graduation Song?

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