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Slow Dance

Parson James feat. The Devil verified
Key: D
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use C chord shapes.
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Song Fundamentals
Key D (D Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ - ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Slow Dance by Parson James is played in the key of D. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D, 'Slow Dance' by Parson James is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. Moving smoothly between D and Bm demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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)
I – vi – I – vi – I – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
D Bm G A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
F# Em

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: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, F#)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – vi – I – vi – I – IV • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Slow Dance

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Slow Dance (Parson James)?

To play the Easy Chords for Slow Dance, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Slow Dance?

The original recording key for Slow Dance by Parson James 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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