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CHORD DIAGRAMS
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[Intro]
[Em] [Fsus2] [Em] [Fsus2] [Em] [Fsus2] [D] [A] [C] [F#] [D] [A] [Bb] [B] [C] [F#] [Em] [Fsus2] [Em] [Fsus2] [D] [A] [C] [F#] [D] [A] [Bb] [B] [C] [F#] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [Bb] [F] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [Bb] [F] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [Bb] [F] [Em] [Fsus2] [Em] [Fsus2] [D] [A] [C] [F#] [D] [A] [Bb] [B] [C] [F#] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [Bb] [F] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [Bb] [F] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [Bb] [F] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [E] [Eb] [Bb] [F] [C#] [G]
[Em]I heard a [Fsus2]hole in the silence
[Em]I saw a crack in the [Fsus2]plan but I got lazy ways
[Em]You're not [Fsus2]a private detective
[D]Take off [A]your telephone shoes
[C]My thought's going [F#]out of phase
[D]And these are [A]the better days
[Bb]Still it seems [B]funny, sticking like honey
[C]Wrote my own [F#]article, now I'm hummin'
[Em]She takes pictures [Fsus2]through my lazy eyes
[Em]And I'm dreamin', [Fsus2]girl, it's your money
[D]When we're alone [A]and out drivin'
[C]Ourselves around [F#]all the bends
[D]She got [A]crazy ways
[Bb]And I'm [B]all woo ooh
[C]Still it seems [F#]funny, sticking like honey
[E]Wrote my own [Eb]article, now I'm hummin'
[E]She takes pictures [Eb]through my lazy eyes
[E]And I'm dreamin', [Eb]girl, it's your money
[Bb]Don't know [F]what you want
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[E]No, I'm not a [Eb]mind reader, baby, come on
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[Bb]Don't know [F]what you want
[E]No, I'm not a [Eb]mind reader, baby, come on
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[Bb]No, I'm not [F]a mind reader, baby
[Em]I got [Fsus2]addictive dependent
[Em]I got a [Fsus2]cold change of heart
[D]But I [A]got lazy ways
[C]We're all [F#]woo ooh
[D]Still it seems [A]funny, sticking like honey
[Bb]Wrote my own [B]article, now I'm hummin'
[C]She takes pictures [F#]through my lazy eyes
[E]And I'm dreamin', [Eb]girl, it's your money
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[Bb]No, I'm not a [F]mind reader, baby, come on
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[E]No, I'm not a [Eb]mind reader, baby, come on
[Bb]Don't know [F]what you want
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[E]No, I'm not a [Eb]mind reader, baby, come on
[E]Don't know [Eb]what you want
[Bb]Don't know [F]what you want
[E]No, I'm not a [Eb]mind reader, mind reader
[E]Mind reader, [Eb]baby, come on
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Mind Reader by Silverchair is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Mind Reader by Silverchair: sounding in E without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in E (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#, Bb, B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from C to F# requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
Em – Fsus2 – D – IV – C – F# – Bb – V – I – Eb – F – C# – G
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
EmFsus2DA
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
CF#BbBEEbFC#G
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyEAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyEOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of E without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family E
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of E. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IETonic
iiF#mSupertonic
iiiG#mMediant
IVASubdominant
VBDominant
viC#mSubmediant
vii°D#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Advanced
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle13 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 6 chord palang/gantung (F#, Bb, B)
KEY: E•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: Em – Fsus2 – D – IV – C – F# – Bb – V – I – Eb – F – C# – G•DIFF: 5/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Mind Reader
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Mind Reader (Silverchair)?
To play the Easy Chords for Mind Reader, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Mind Reader?
The original recording key for Mind Reader by Silverchair is E. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs 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.