Original Key
Cm (C Minor)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning
Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature
4/4
Difficulty Level
Easy
Capo Position
Capo Fret 3
Chord Count
4 Unique Chords
Genre
Pop
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I Hate U by SZA is played in the key of Cm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Cm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Gm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for I Hate U by SZA: sounding in Cm (Capo Fret 3, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
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Key & Tempo: Sounding in Cm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
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Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
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Critical Transition: Transition from Cm to Bb requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
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Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.