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The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) - Single Version

Shirley Ellis verified
Key: C
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↓ - ✕ ↑ - ↑ ✕ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open C chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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Song Fundamentals
Key C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 2 Unique Chords
Genre Northern
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ✕ ↑ - ↑ ✕ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) - Single Version by Shirley Ellis is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) - Single Version' by Shirley Ellis utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (C, G), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between C and G: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 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 92 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – I – V
Song chords:
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C G

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.

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic
ii Dm Supertonic
iii Em Mediant
IV F Subdominant
V G Dominant
vi Am Submediant
vii° Bdim Leading

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: C • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – V – I – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) - Single Version (Shirley Ellis)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) - Single Version, 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 The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) - Single Version?

The original recording key for The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap) - Single Version by Shirley Ellis is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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