The Empty Condor

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Key: DM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[Dm] [Em] [Dm] [Em]

[Dm]Bad behavior
[Em]Better than yours
[Dm]Boiling over
[Em]Boiling up
[Dm]Leading where
[Em]Peaches disagree
[Dm]Rotting beneath
[Em]The trees
[Dm]♪
[Em]Wait 'til later
[Dm]Working it out
[Em]Tell me later
[Dm]What is about
[Em]Waiting there
[Dm]Peaches disagree
[Em]Rotting beneath
[Dm]The leaves
[Em]♪
[Dm]Dead
[Em]Relatives
[Dm]♪
[Em]I couldn't [Dm]name them all
[Em]The empty condor
[Dm]Drifting to
[Em]The shore

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Song Fundamentals

Key Dm (D Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 9 Unique Chords

Genre Alt-country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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The Empty Condor by Wilco is played in the key of Dm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Edim (ii°) sebagai Supertonic Diminished (Tensi Kuat).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for The Empty Condor by Wilco: sounding in Dm (Capo Fret 5, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Dm (Capo on Fret 5 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Dm, Em) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dm to Em 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 – ii – I – VI – V – IV – V – ii° – ii

Song chords:

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Dm Em D Bb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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A G Aaug Edim Eminadd13

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Dm sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dm Tonic

ii° Edim Supertonic

III F Mediant

iv Gm Subdominant

v Am Dominant

VI A# Submediant

VII C Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bb)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Aaug, Edim, Eminadd13)

check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ii – I – VI – V – IV – V – ii° – ii • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Empty Condor (Wilco)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Empty Condor, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Empty Condor?

The original recording key for The Empty Condor by Wilco is DM. 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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