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When I Paint My Masterpiece

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Key: A
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key A (A Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 9 Unique Chords
Genre Acoustic Folk
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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When I Paint My Masterpiece by Bob Dylan is played in the key of A. Arranged in the natural sounding key of A in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' by Bob Dylan utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A and C#m: 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)
iv – I – iii – IV – V – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Dm A C#m D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
E B7 E7 Bm C#

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic
ii Bm Supertonic
iii C#m Mediant
IV D Subdominant
V E Dominant
vi F#m Submediant
vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (C#m, B7, Bm)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – I – iii – IV – V – IV • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for When I Paint My Masterpiece (Bob Dylan)?

To play the Easy Chords for When I Paint My Masterpiece, 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 When I Paint My Masterpiece?

The original recording key for When I Paint My Masterpiece by Bob Dylan is A. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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