Solid Ground

Q: How to play the easy chords for Solid Ground (Vance Joy)?

To play the Easy Chords for Solid Ground, 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.

Q: Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[A] [E] [A] [E] [A] [E] [A] [E]

[A]Waves, yeah, it [E]comes in waves
[A]These faded pictures [E]never wash away
[A]Threads, I keep [E]pulling these threads
[A]Unraveled memories scatter [E]in my head
[A]Silence is golden, [E]talk is cheap
[A]Do you really have nothing [E]more to say to me?
[A]'Cause when your whole [E]world turns upside down
[A]I'll be [E]your solid ground
[A]And if your hope [E]can't keep up the pace
[A]I'll never walk away, that's [E]not the way I'm made
[A]Oh, no, that's not [E]the way I'm made, hmm
[A]Days, we're just [E]stacking up the days
[A]Hard to get anywhere [E]when you're running in place
[A]Streets, we don't [E]know where they lead
[A]Let all those [E]"coulda-beens" go quietly
[A]'Cause when your whole [E]world turns upside down
[A]I'll be [E]your solid ground
[A]And if your hope [E]can't keep up the pace
[A]I'll never walk away, that's [E]not the way I'm made
[A]Oh, no, that's not [E]the way I'm made
[A]Oh, no, that's not [E]the way I'm made, hmm
[A]Ah-ooh
[E]Ah-ooh
[A]Ah-ooh
[E]When the whole [A]world turns upside down
[E]I'll be [A]your solid ground
[E]When your whole [A]world turns upside down
[E](I'll be [A]your solid ground)
[E]I'll be [A]your solid ground
[E]When the whole [A]world turns upside down
[E](I'll be [A]your solid ground)
[E]I'll be [A]your solid ground

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Folk Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Solid Ground by Vance Joy is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti C#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Solid Ground by Vance Joy: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (A, E) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to E requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – V – II – iii

Song chords:

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A E B C#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (B, C#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – II – iii • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Solid Ground (Vance Joy)?

To play the Easy Chords for Solid Ground, 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 Solid Ground?

The original recording key for Solid Ground by Vance Joy is A. 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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speed Difficulty Level: Medium

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