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A Wonderful Guy

Tex Beneke verified
Key: AB
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↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 24 Unique Chords
Genre Band
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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A Wonderful Guy by Tex Beneke is played in the key of Ab. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Ab, 'A Wonderful Guy' by Tex Beneke is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. 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 primary progression challenge lies in switching between Cdim and Ab: 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)
II – iii° – I – ♭VII – VI – V
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Bb7sus4 Cdim Ab F#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
F Eb7 F7 Bbm E C#7/Ab F#7 Ab7 Cm7 Bbm7 Bm7 C# Eb E7 C#m C B Bb A7 A

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into F, maintaining Ab sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 24 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 17 barre chord shapes (Ab, F#, F)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Cdim)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: II – iii° – I – ♭VII – VI – V • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ A Wonderful Guy

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Wonderful Guy (Tex Beneke)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Wonderful Guy, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Wonderful Guy?

The original recording key for A Wonderful Guy by Tex Beneke is AB. 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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A Wonderful Guy - Tex Beneke

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