ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord

From Above

Ben Folds verified
Key: EM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
sync_saved_locally
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open Em chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Em (E Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 8 Unique Chords
Genre Permanent
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
From Above by Ben Folds is played in the key of Em. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Em in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'From Above' by Ben Folds utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. Replace full barre B major and B minor with ergonomic open B7 (x21202) and Bm7 (x20202) voicings, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers. Moving smoothly between D and Bm demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
D Em C Bm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
G Am B Cm

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Em Tonic
ii° F#dim Supertonic
III G Mediant
iv Am Subdominant
v Bm Dominant
VI C Submediant
VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bm, B, Cm)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ From Above

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for From Above (Ben Folds)?

To play the Easy Chords for From Above, 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 From Above?

The original recording key for From Above by Ben Folds is EM. 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

From Above - Ben Folds

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for From Above by Ben Folds on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
From Above expand_less

More Songs by Ben Folds verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Ben Folds.

View All (16 Songs)

Still Fighting It

KEY C

Ben Folds

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Landed

KEY BB

Ben Folds

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Bastard

KEY C

Ben Folds

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Family of Me

KEY A

Ben Folds

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Learn to Live

KEY E

Ben Folds feat. What You Are

Medium
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Adelaide

KEY A

Ben Folds

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Permanent Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Permanent that are frequently played.

Explore Permanent

Creep

KEY G

Radiohead feat. Radiohead

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Bitter Sweet Symphony

KEY A

The Verve

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

You and Whose Army?

KEY G#M

Radiohead

Advanced
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

You

KEY E

Radiohead

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

X Offender Blondie

KEY E

Blondie

Advanced
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Beverly Hills

KEY E

Weezer

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Bella Donna

78% Match

Beast In Black

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Em)
Key EM
Play arrow_forward

Anje Baby

75% Match

Beby Acha

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM
Play arrow_forward

Nurmala

70% Match

Azizah Maumere

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI)
Key DM Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Black Gold

65% Match

Foals

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bm)
Key BM Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Me, My Yoke and I

65% Match

Damien Rice

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM
Play arrow_forward

Perfect World

63% Match

Gossip

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (♭VII – i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII – VI), key (EM), and fingerings.