A Whisper

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Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[C]WHISPER oldplay
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[a]This tab is only meant to be pla[a]yable rendition of the song, not
version. The alternate tuning makes the song easier to play, and seems like something
would do anyway

Some parts don't have strum patterns shown because they're too long to type out but
easy to figure out

**Tuning: EAEGBe**

used:

[E] [Eadd9]Cmaj [C]7 [Asus4]? [A] [Asus2] [Em] [Bm] [Aadd9]G6
[e]|--0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0--|
[B]|--0-----0-----0-----0-----3-----2-----0-----0-----0-----3-----0--|
[G]|--1-----1-----0-----0-----2-----2-----2-----0-----7-----4-----6--|
[E]|--0-----2-----0-----2-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0--|
[A]|--2-----2-----3-----3-----0-----0-----0-----------9-----5-----7--|
[E]|--0-----0-----------------------------------------7-----3-----5--|

Main "whisper" riff: (strum pattern NOT shown)

[E] [Eadd9]Cmaj7[C]?
[e]|--0-----0-----0-----0--|
[B]|--0-----0-----0-----0--|
[G]|--1-----1-----0-----0--|
[E]|--0-----2-----0-----2--|
[A]|--2-----2-----3-----3--|
[E]|--0-----0--------------|

Verse
(strum pattern shown, all down strums)

[Asus4]|--0--0--0--0--0--0-----|--0--0--0-[e]-0--0--0--0----------------------|
[B]|--3--3--3--2--2--2-----|--3--3--3--2--0--0--0----------------------|
[G]|--2--2--2--2--2--2--x3-|--2--2--2--2--2--0--1--(back to "whisper")-|
[E]|--0--0--0--0--0--0-----|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0----------------------|
[A]|--0--0--0--0--0--0-----|--0--0--0--0--0-----2----------------------|
[E]|-----------------------|--------------------0----------------------|

Bridge
(strum pattern NOT shown)

[Bm] G[Aadd9]6
[e]|--0---0---0------|--0--0--0--0----------------------|
[B]|--0---3---0------|--2--0--0--0----------------------|
[G]|--7---4---6------|--2--2--0--1--(back to "whisper")-|
[E]|--0---0---0---x2-|--0--0--0--0----------------------|
[A]|--9---5---7------|--0--0--0--2----------------------|
[E]|--7---3---5------|-----------0----------------------|

Outro
(strum pattern shown)

[Aadd9]G6 [E]
[e]|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-0--0--0-0------------------|
[B]|--3--3--3--0--0--0--0--0-0--0--0-0------------------|
[G]|--4--4--4--6--6--6--1--1-1--1--1-1------------------|
[E]|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-0--0--0-0--repeat till end-|
[A]|--5--5--5--7--7--7--2--2-2--2--2-2------------------|
[E]|--3--3--3--5--5--5--0--0-0--0--0-0------------------|

| / slide up
| slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 11 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Whisper by Coldplay is played in the key of E. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: a (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Asus4 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Asus2 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for A Whisper by Coldplay: sounding in E (Capo Fret 3, shape C#) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 3 (played in C# shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, B) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202), open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em to Bm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

♭VI – I – IV – i – v – IV – V – ♭III

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C E Eadd9 Asus4

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

A Asus2 Em Bm Aadd9 B G

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C# Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into C#, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 11 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, B)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Eadd9, Asus2, Aadd9)

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ♭VI – I – IV – i – v – IV – V – ♭III • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Whisper (Coldplay)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Whisper, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Whisper?

The original recording key for A Whisper by Coldplay is E. 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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[C]WHISPER oldplay
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[a]This tab is only meant to be pla[a]yable rendition of the song, not
version. The alternate tuning makes the song easier to play, and seems like something
would do anyway

Some parts don't have strum patterns shown because they're too long to type out but
easy to figure out

**Tuning: EAEGBe**

used:

[E] [Eadd9]Cmaj [C]7 [Asus4]? [A] [Asus2] [Em] [Bm] [Aadd9]G6
[e]|--0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0--|
[B]|--0-----0-----0-----0-----3-----2-----0-----0-----0-----3-----0--|
[G]|--1-----1-----0-----0-----2-----2-----2-----0-----7-----4-----6--|
[E]|--0-----2-----0-----2-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0-----0--|
[A]|--2-----2-----3-----3-----0-----0-----0-----------9-----5-----7--|
[E]|--0-----0-----------------------------------------7-----3-----5--|

Main "whisper" riff: (strum pattern NOT shown)

[E] [Eadd9]Cmaj7[C]?
[e]|--0-----0-----0-----0--|
[B]|--0-----0-----0-----0--|
[G]|--1-----1-----0-----0--|
[E]|--0-----2-----0-----2--|
[A]|--2-----2-----3-----3--|
[E]|--0-----0--------------|

Verse
(strum pattern shown, all down strums)

[Asus4]|--0--0--0--0--0--0-----|--0--0--0-[e]-0--0--0--0----------------------|
[B]|--3--3--3--2--2--2-----|--3--3--3--2--0--0--0----------------------|
[G]|--2--2--2--2--2--2--x3-|--2--2--2--2--2--0--1--(back to "whisper")-|
[E]|--0--0--0--0--0--0-----|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0----------------------|
[A]|--0--0--0--0--0--0-----|--0--0--0--0--0-----2----------------------|
[E]|-----------------------|--------------------0----------------------|

Bridge
(strum pattern NOT shown)

[Bm] G[Aadd9]6
[e]|--0---0---0------|--0--0--0--0----------------------|
[B]|--0---3---0------|--2--0--0--0----------------------|
[G]|--7---4---6------|--2--2--0--1--(back to "whisper")-|
[E]|--0---0---0---x2-|--0--0--0--0----------------------|
[A]|--9---5---7------|--0--0--0--2----------------------|
[E]|--7---3---5------|-----------0----------------------|

Outro
(strum pattern shown)

[Aadd9]G6 [E]
[e]|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-0--0--0-0------------------|
[B]|--3--3--3--0--0--0--0--0-0--0--0-0------------------|
[G]|--4--4--4--6--6--6--1--1-1--1--1-1------------------|
[E]|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0-0--0--0-0--repeat till end-|
[A]|--5--5--5--7--7--7--2--2-2--2--2-2------------------|
[E]|--3--3--3--5--5--5--0--0-0--0--0-0------------------|