What is the BPM tempo of the song These Foolish Things?

The tempo of the song These Foolish Things by Bryan Ferry is 110 BPM.

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Song Fundamentals

Key D (D 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 14 Unique Chords

Genre Glam

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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These Foolish Things by Bryan Ferry is played in the key of D. Arranged in the natural sounding key of D in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'These Foolish Things' by Bryan Ferry utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. 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 Dadd13 and Bm7: 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 – ♭VII – I – vi

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D Dadd13 C9 Bm7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

E7 A7 D7 G F Gmadd13/Bb Am7 A7sus4 Gmaj7 Em7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 14 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm7, F)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Dadd13, C9, Gmadd13/Bb)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ♭VII – I – vi • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for These Foolish Things (Bryan Ferry)?

To play the Easy Chords for These Foolish Things, 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 These Foolish Things?

The original recording key for These Foolish Things by Bryan Ferry is D. 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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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family D

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ These Foolish Things

quiz How to play the easy chords for These Foolish Things (Bryan Ferry)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for These Foolish Things?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?