Rachel

Q: How to play the easy chords for Rachel (Sleigh Bells)?

To play the Easy Chords for Rachel, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: FM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Intro]
[G#] [Fm] [Gm] [C#5] [C5] [A#5] [Fm] [Gm]

[G#]Rachel, please, don't [Fm]go to the beach
[Gm]Don't go
[C#5]Rachel, please, please [C5]stay here with me
[A#5]Sighing
[Fm]Oooh-oooh
[Gm]Oooh-oooh
[G#]Oooh-oooh
[Fm]Suddenly
[Gm]I land [C#5]by the sea
[C5]Dead leaves
[A#5]Rinsing fish, we [Fm]cry in our sleep
[Gm]Lightly
[G#]Oooh-oooh
[Fm]Oooh-oooh
[Gm]Oooh-oooh
[C#5]Oh-oh-oooh oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh
[C5]Oooh-oooh
[A#5]Oh-oh-oooh oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh
[Fm]Oooh-oooh

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key Fm (F Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Rachel by Sleigh Bells is played in the key of Fm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Fm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Rachel by Sleigh Bells: sounding in Fm (Capo Fret 1, shape Em) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Fm (Capo on Fret 1 (played in Em shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (G#, Fm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G# to Fm 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)

G# – i – Gm – C#5 – C5 – A#5

Song chords:

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G# Fm Gm C#5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

C5 A#5

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key FM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler Em chord shapes while sounding in Fm.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Fm Tonic

ii° Gdim Supertonic

III Ab Mediant

iv Bbm Subdominant

v Cm Dominant

VI Db Submediant

VII Eb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: FM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: G# – i – Gm – C#5 – C5 – A#5 • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Rachel (Sleigh Bells)?

To play the Easy Chords for Rachel, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Rachel by Sleigh Bells is FM. 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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