Original Key
E (E Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM
Tuning
Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature
4/4
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Capo Position
Capo Fret 4
Chord Count
11 Unique Chords
Genre
Album Rock
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My Wife by The Who is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Esus4 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for My Wife by The Who: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
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Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
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Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, C#m, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
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Critical Transition: Transition from B to A requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
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Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.