Maple Sap

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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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[Intro]
[Em]

[Em]Winter's wood [Em]is cut
[Em]Three cord I have stacked [Em]out back of my house
[Em]This woodshed contains
[Em]All that [Em]I have done
[Em]And all that [Em]I must burn
[Em]Well, is it enough to [E] meat on through bitter winds?
[Em]Well, start the [Em]black stove now
[Em]♪
[Em]Sap by tap [Em]from the trees
[Em]Spilling from [Em]my mouth
[Em]Filling up [Em]the bucket
[Em]What a mess, what a [Em]wealth lay at our feet
[Em]It's all that [Em]I have done
[Em]And I'm proud [Em]to call it mine
[Em]Well, is it enough [Em]to make something sweet
[Em]Start the [Em]black stove now
[Em]♪
[Em]Start the [Em]black stove now
[Em]Boil down [Em]the sap
[Em]Let the [Em]stove burn hotter
[E] Mevery year [Em]another flame
[Em]Am I [Em]getting closer
[Em]Closer to [Em]being alone?
[Em]Am I [Em]getting older?
[Em]Work like [Em]a river stone
[Em]♪
[Em]Winter's wood [Em]is cut
[Em]And I don't know if [Em]it will last through the year
[Em]And this [Em]woodshed defines
[Em]What I [Em]am worth
[Em]And what [Em]am I worth?
[Em]Oh, come on, [Em]come on, come on
[Em]Start the [Em]black stove now

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Maple Sap

Released 2016

Genre

Alternative Americana

Songwriter River Whyless

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 2 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Maple Sap by River Whyless is played in the key of Em. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti D (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Maple Sap by River Whyless: 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 & Fingering: 100% open chords (Em, E) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em to E 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 – I

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Em E

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

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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piano Chord Family EM

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: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – I • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Maple Sap (River Whyless)?

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

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

The original recording key for Maple Sap by River Whyless 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

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Album Maple Sap

Released 2016

Genre

Alternative Americana

Songwriter River Whyless

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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