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Start Me Up

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The Rolling Stones feat. The Rolling Stones verified
Key: F
122 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key F (F Major)
Tempo / BPM 122 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 12 Unique Chords
Genre Album Rock
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Time Signature 4/4
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Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones is played in the key of F. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bb (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti C/F (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Bb/Eb (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
III – II – IV – VI – ♯IV – V – IV – V – I – ♭VII – VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
A G Bb D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
B C/F Bb/Eb C F F/C Eb E

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key G# 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 G# sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family F

Diatonic Matrix

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

I F Tonic
ii Gm Supertonic
iii Am Mediant
IV Bb Subdominant
V C Dominant
vi Dm Submediant
vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 12 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Bb, B, F)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F • TEMPO: 122 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: III – II – IV – VI – ♯IV – V – IV – V – I – ♭VII – VII • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Start Me Up (The Rolling Stones)?

To play the Easy Chords for Start Me Up, 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 Start Me Up?

The original recording key for Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones is F. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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