What fret is the capo on for the song Distorted Angels?

The song Distorted Angels by Archive uses a capo on fret 3. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for Distorted Angels (Archive)?

To play the Easy Chords for Distorted Angels, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: GM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 3 — use Em chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key Gm (G Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Hop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Distorted Angels by Archive is played in the key of Gm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Gm, 'Distorted Angels' by Archive is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Gm and Adim: 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 – ii° – i – ii° – VI – ♭VII

Song chords:

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Gm Adim Eb F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Dm Cm Bb Ab

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key GM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Gm sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Gm Tonic

ii° Adim Supertonic

III A# Mediant

iv Cm Subdominant

v Dm Dominant

VI D# Submediant

VII F Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 6 barre chord shapes (Gm, Eb, F)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Adim)

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KEY: GM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ii° – i – ii° – VI – ♭VII • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Distorted Angels (Archive)?

To play the Easy Chords for Distorted Angels, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Distorted Angels?

The original recording key for Distorted Angels by Archive is GM. 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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quiz How to play the easy chords for Distorted Angels (Archive)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Distorted Angels?

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