What fret is the capo on for the song Writing on a Wall?

The song Writing on a Wall by The Dear Hunter uses a capo on fret 5. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

Writing on a Wall

Q: How to play the easy chords for Writing on a Wall (The Dear Hunter)?

To play the Easy Chords for Writing on a Wall, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: DM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use Am chord shapes.

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Song Fundamentals

Key Dm (D Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Jazz

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Writing on a Wall by The Dear Hunter is played in the key of Dm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Dm, 'Writing on a Wall' by The Dear Hunter is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am 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 A and Bb: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 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 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – V – i – V – VI – III

Song chords:

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Dm A Bb F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Gm E C

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Dm sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dm Tonic

ii° Edim Supertonic

III F Mediant

iv Gm Subdominant

v Am Dominant

VI A# Submediant

VII C Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bb, F, Gm)

check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – V – i – V – VI – III • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Writing on a Wall (The Dear Hunter)?

To play the Easy Chords for Writing on a Wall, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Writing on a Wall?

The original recording key for Writing on a Wall by The Dear Hunter is DM. 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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