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Avalanche

Avril Lavigne verified
Key: EBM
120 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ebm (Eb Minor)
Tempo / BPM 120 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative Rock
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Avalanche by Avril Lavigne is played in the key of Ebm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D#m, 'Avalanche' by Avril Lavigne is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly A#m 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 Ebm and C#: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 86 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 120 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – ♭VII – VI – i – ♭VII – VI
Song chords:
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Ebm C# B F#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Abm

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key EBM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key A#M Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family EBM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Ebm Tonic
ii° Fdim Supertonic
III Gb Mediant
iv Abm Subdominant
v Bbm Dominant
VI B Submediant
VII Db Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Ebm, C#, B)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EBM • TEMPO: 120 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – VI – i – ♭VII – VI • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 5

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Avalanche (Avril Lavigne)?

To play the Easy Chords for Avalanche, 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 Avalanche?

The original recording key for Avalanche by Avril Lavigne is EBM. 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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