ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord

Wait a Minute

Deluxe verified
Key: DM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
sync_saved_locally
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use Am chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Dm (D Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Electro
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Wait a Minute by Deluxe is played in the key of Dm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Dm, 'Wait a Minute' by Deluxe is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Gm barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Am and Gm: 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.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – v – iv – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Dm Am Gm C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Dm sound without complex barre chords.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family DM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dm Tonic
ii° Edim Supertonic
III F Mediant
iv Gm Subdominant
v Am Dominant
VI A# Submediant
VII C Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Gm)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – v – iv – ♭VII • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Wait a Minute

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Wait a Minute (Deluxe)?

To play the Easy Chords for Wait a Minute, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Wait a Minute?

The original recording key for Wait a Minute by Deluxe is DM. 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Wait a Minute - Deluxe

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Wait a Minute by Deluxe on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Wait a Minute expand_less

More Songs by Deluxe verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Deluxe.

View All (9 Songs)

Oh Oh

KEY E

Deluxe

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

To Doop

KEY G

Deluxe

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Pony

KEY BB

Deluxe

Advanced
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Bleed On

KEY B

Deluxe

Advanced
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Family Show

KEY C#M

Deluxe

Intermediate
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Back In Time

KEY D

Deluxe

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Electro Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Electro that are frequently played.

Explore Electro

Crawling

KEY E

Linkin Park

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

4 Minutes

KEY GM

Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake, Timbaland

Intermediate
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Furak Mai Hau

KEY C

zrgusmao

Intermediate
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Wahai Abuya

KEY C

Zoan

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

The Middle

KEY G

Zedd feat. Zedd

Medium
Play arrow_forward

DRXGS

KEY EM

Yellow Claw feat. Yellow Claw, Sara Fajira

Medium
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Fallen Star

70% Match

The Neighbourhood

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – v – iv – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM
Play arrow_forward

Old Father Tyme

63% Match

Paul Weller

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – v – iv – ♭VII)
Key EM
Play arrow_forward

Entertainer

61% Match

Zayn

insights 3 Identical Chords (Dm, Am, C) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Dm)
Key DM Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

braindead!

61% Match

YUNGBLUD

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – v – iv – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Gm)
Key GM Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Leah

53% Match

Seeing Double

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – v – iv – ♭VII)
Key BM Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Stop Thinking (About Me)

52% Match

Alfie Templeman

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – v – iv – ♭VII)
Key BM
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (i – v – iv – ♭VII), key (DM), and fingerings.