Key
Dm (D Minor)
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
9 Unique Chords
Genre
Band
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Cover This by DISPATCH is played in the key of Dm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Dm, 'Cover This' by DISPATCH is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Bm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A# and Dm: 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.
