What fret is the capo on for the song Rather Be?

The song Rather Be by Clean Bandit uses a capo on fret 4. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for Rather Be (Clean Bandit)?

To play the Easy Chords for Rather Be, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: EM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 4 — use Cm chord shapes.

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Song Fundamentals

Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Rather Be by Clean Bandit is played in the key of Em. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Em, 'Rather Be' by Clean Bandit is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Cm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. 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 C 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.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – ♭VII – VI – III

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Em D C G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Am E Bm B7 Cm F#

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

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key CM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Cm, maintaining Em sound without complex barre chords.

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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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 10 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Bm, B7, Cm)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – VI – III • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Rather Be (Clean Bandit)?

To play the Easy Chords for Rather Be, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Rather Be?

The original recording key for Rather Be by Clean Bandit 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.

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