A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[D]Well, if your [A]hands start '[D]clappin' and your f[a]ingers start 'p[a]oppin' and your
[a]start 'movin' around
[G7]And if you start to swing [a]and sway when the band [D]starts to play real cool way
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[A7]And if you get to can't [G7]help it and you can't [A7]sit downYou feel like you
[Am] love [G7]round

[G7]You get shot of Rhy[a]thm and Blues.With [a]just little Rock [D]and Roll on the side,
for good measure
[G7] et pair [G] of danc[a]in' shoes
[A7]Well, with your lover by your[a] side don't you know you're go[c]nna have rockin' time, 'mon!
[ [a]_shot_of_rhythm_and_blues ]
[D]Don't you worry 'bou[a]t thing if you [G7]start to dance and sing
[D]And chills comin' up on you
[G7]And if the rhythm finally gets you and the beat gets you too
[A7]Well, here's [D]something for you to do

[G7]You get shot of Rhy[a]thm and Blues.With [a]just little Rock [D]and Roll on the side,
for good measure
[G7] et pair [G] of danc[a]in' shoes
[A7]Well, with your lover by your[a] side don't you know you're go[c]nna have rockin' time, 'mon!

[D]Don't you worry 'bou[a]t thing if you [G7]start to dance and sing
[D]And chills comin' up on you
[G7]And if the rhythm finally gets you and the beat gets you too
[A]Well, here's [D]something for you to do
[A]Well, here's [D]something for you to do
[A]Well, [D]here's so [A] mething [D] for you [A6] to do.

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre British Invasion

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues by The Beatles is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti G7 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A7 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A6 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues by The Beatles: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to A 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)

I – V – IV – V – Am – IV – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D A G7 A7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Am G A6

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – IV – V – Am – IV – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues (The Beatles)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues, 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 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues?

The original recording key for A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues by The Beatles is D. 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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