What is the BPM tempo of the song Cross Bones Style?

The tempo of the song Cross Bones Style by Cat Power is 110 BPM.

Cross Bones Style

Q: How to play the easy chords for Cross Bones Style (Cat Power)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cross Bones Style, 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.

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Key: BB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Song Fundamentals

Key Bb (Bb Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 2 Unique Chords

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Cross Bones Style by Cat Power is played in the key of Bb. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Bb in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Cross Bones Style' by Cat Power utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. For the Bb barre chord, guitarists can adopt a compact Bbmaj7 shape or apply a capo to convert shapes into familiar cowboy chord fingerings that feel natural. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Bb/F and Dbadd13: 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 – ♭III – I – ♭III

Song chords:

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Bb/F C#add13

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key BB Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key BB Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I Bb Tonic

ii Cm Supertonic

iii Dm Mediant

IV Eb Subdominant

V F Dominant

vi Gm Submediant

vii° Adim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bb)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (C#add13)

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KEY: BB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ♭III – I – ♭III • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Cross Bones Style (Cat Power)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cross Bones Style, 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 Cross Bones Style?

The original recording key for Cross Bones Style by Cat Power is BB. 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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speed Difficulty Level: Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Cross Bones Style

quiz How to play the easy chords for Cross Bones Style (Cat Power)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Cross Bones Style?

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