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As the Romans Do

Theo Katzman verified
Key: AB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 1
Chord Count 17 Unique Chords
Genre Retro
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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As the Romans Do by Theo Katzman is played in the key of Ab. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Ab, 'As the Romans Do' by Theo Katzman is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Fm and A: 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)
vi – ♭II – III – ♭II – I – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Fm A C Ab

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
C# B E Abm Ebm Eb Bb7 Eaug Fm7 C#m Ab7 F# D

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler G chord shapes while sounding in Ab.

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piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 17 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 12 barre chord shapes (Fm, Ab, C#)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Eaug)
check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: vi – ♭II – III – ♭II – I – IV • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 1

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ As the Romans Do

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for As the Romans Do (Theo Katzman)?

To play the Easy Chords for As the Romans Do, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for As the Romans Do?

The original recording key for As the Romans Do by Theo Katzman is AB. 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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