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Dear Prudence

The Beatles verified
Key: D
77 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key D (D Major)
Tempo / BPM 77 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre British Invasion
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ - ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Dear Prudence by The Beatles is played in the key of D. Arranged in the natural sounding key of D in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Dear Prudence' by The Beatles 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 D 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 55 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 77 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – IV – V – IV
Song chords:
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D G/D A/D F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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G

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of D without a capo.

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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 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
check_circle Relaxed tempo (77 BPM) allows comfortable chord changes
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D • TEMPO: 77 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – IV – V – IV • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Dear Prudence (The Beatles)?

To play the Easy Chords for Dear Prudence, 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 Dear Prudence?

The original recording key for Dear Prudence 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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