August

Q: How to play the easy chords for August (Rilo Kiley)?

To play the Easy Chords for August, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: F

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[F] [D7] [Gm] [Bbm] [F]

[F]August, I'll [D7]see you soon
[Gm]Under yellow moons
[BBm]Where I'll gather [F]what's left of you
[F]And August, I'm [D7]on your side
[Gm]Or did I [BBm]speak too soon?
[F]Now we cross [F]the great divide
[D7]Someday we'll meet [Gm]beyond the stars
[BBm]And it'll be
[F]Away from here
[F]Someday we'll meet beyond [D7]the time and the bars
[Gm]And it'll be
[BBm]Away from here
[F]♪
[F]August, August [D7]of last year
[Gm]Before the [BBm]leaves disappeared
[F]Told me you [F]were not the one
[D7]August, something [Gm]in your eyes
[BBm]Or was it [F]that you lied?
[F]Told me not to [D7]take it to heart
[Gm]Someday we'll meet [BBm]beyond the stars
[F]And it'll be
[F]Away from here
[D7]Someday we'll meet beyond the [Gm]limits of who we are
[BBm]And it'll be
[F]Away from here
[F]♪
[D7]Someday we'll meet [Gm]beyond the stars
[BBm]And it'll be
[F]Away from here
[F]Someday we'll meet beyond [D7]the land that you call
[Gm]Miles away
[BBm]Away from here

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key F (F 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 5

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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August by Rilo Kiley is played in the key of F. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: F (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Gm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti F7 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for August by Rilo Kiley: sounding in F (Capo Fret 5, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in F (Capo on Fret 5 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, Bbm) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211), partial Bbm7 triad) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from F to D7 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 – ii – iv

Song chords:

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F D7 Gm Bbm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key F Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into C, maintaining F sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family F

Diatonic Matrix

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

I F Tonic

ii Gm Supertonic

iii Am Mediant

IV Bb Subdominant

V C Dominant

vi Dm Submediant

vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 2 chord palang/gantung (F, Bbm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: F • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – VI – ii – iv • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for August (Rilo Kiley)?

To play the Easy Chords for August, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for August by Rilo Kiley is F. 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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