Icing On The Cake - Edit

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Key: EM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Album Single

Released 1998

Genre

New New Wave Pop

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 13 Unique Chords

Genre New

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Icing On The Cake - Edit by Stephen Duffy is played in the key of Em. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Em in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Icing On The Cake - Edit' by Stephen Duffy utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between C and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. 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)

iv – VI – ♭VII – i

Song chords:

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Am C D Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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G E Am/G Am/F# F A C#m Bm E/F#

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

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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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 13 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (F, C#m, Bm)

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KEY: EM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: iv – VI – ♭VII – i • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Icing On The Cake - Edit (Stephen Duffy)?

To play the Easy Chords for Icing On The Cake - Edit, 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 Icing On The Cake - Edit?

The original recording key for Icing On The Cake - Edit by Stephen Duffy is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 1998

Genre

New New Wave Pop

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

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quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Icing On The Cake - Edit?

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