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Why Is It So Hard

Charles Bradley verified
Key: BM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Bm (B Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre funk
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Why Is It So Hard by Charles Bradley is played in the key of Bm. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Bm in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Why Is It So Hard' by Charles Bradley 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. Moving smoothly between Bm and A 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.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – ♭VII – i – III – i – ♭VII
Song chords:
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Bm A D A7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Bm7

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family BM

Diatonic Matrix

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

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

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, Bm7)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – i – III – i – ♭VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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To play the Easy Chords for Why Is It So Hard, 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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The original recording key for Why Is It So Hard by Charles Bradley is BM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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