What fret is the capo on for the song Through the Wire - Interlude?

The song Through the Wire - Interlude by Rina Sawayama uses a capo on fret 3. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

Through the Wire - Interlude

Q: How to play the easy chords for Through the Wire - Interlude (Rina Sawayama)?

To play the Easy Chords for Through the Wire - Interlude, 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.

Q: 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.

Rina Sawayama verified

Key: CM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

verified Studio Synced Studio

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

Capo ?

Notation

Transpose ?

Instrument

speed

screen_lock_portrait Layar Aktif

Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 3 — use Am chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS

volume_up Click chord to hear sound

tune Transposed: semitones

Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Cm (C Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Art

graphic_eq

Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

auto_awesome

Through the Wire - Interlude by Rina Sawayama is played in the key of Cm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Cm, 'Through the Wire - Interlude' by Rina Sawayama is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Cm barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Cm and Eb: 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.

analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – III – iv – VI

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Cm Eb Fm Ab

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

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 CM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic

ii° Ddim Supertonic

III D# Mediant

iv Fm Subdominant

v Gm Dominant

VI G# Submediant

VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Cm, Eb, Fm)

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: CM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – III – iv – VI • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 3

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Through the Wire - Interlude

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Through the Wire - Interlude (Rina Sawayama)?

To play the Easy Chords for Through the Wire - Interlude, 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 Through the Wire - Interlude?

The original recording key for Through the Wire - Interlude by Rina Sawayama is CM. 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.

drag_indicator

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.

Open on YouTube →

Through the Wire - Interlude - Rina Sawayama

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Through the Wire - Interlude by Rina Sawayama on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify

Through the Wire - Interlude expand_less

More Songs by Rina Sawayama verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Rina Sawayama.

View All (16 Songs)

Snakeskin

KEY CM

Rina Sawayama

Through the Wire - Interlude

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

info About This Song

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family CM

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Through the Wire - Interlude

quiz How to play the easy chords for Through the Wire - Interlude (Rina Sawayama)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Through the Wire - Interlude?

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