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Killing Floor

Albert King verified
Key: AB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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info About This Song

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 Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 1 Unique Chords
Genre Blues
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Killing Floor by Albert King is played in the key of Ab. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Ab in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Killing Floor' by Albert King utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Ab7 barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Ab7 and G: 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)
I
Song chords:
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Ab7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 1-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AB Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Ab without a capo.

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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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 1 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Ab7)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Killing Floor (Albert King)?

To play the Easy Chords for Killing Floor, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Killing Floor?

The original recording key for Killing Floor by Albert King 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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