What fret is the capo on for the song A Nightmare to Remember?

The song A Nightmare to Remember by Dream Theater uses a capo on fret 2. 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 A Nightmare to Remember (Dream Theater)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Nightmare to Remember, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

Q: 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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Key: FM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use Fm chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key Fm (F Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Hard Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Nightmare to Remember by Dream Theater is played in the key of Fm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Cm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti Bbm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Eb (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

♭ii – iii – v – vii – iv – vi – IV – ♭VII

Song chords:

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F#m Am Cm Ebm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Bbm C#m Bb Eb

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key GM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key FM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Fm, maintaining Gm sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Fm Tonic

ii° Gdim Supertonic

III Ab Mediant

iv Bbm Subdominant

v Cm Dominant

VI Db Submediant

VII Eb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 7 barre chord shapes (F#m, Cm, Ebm)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: FM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ♭ii – iii – v – vii – iv – vi – IV – ♭VII • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Nightmare to Remember (Dream Theater)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Nightmare to Remember, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Nightmare to Remember?

The original recording key for A Nightmare to Remember by Dream Theater is FM. 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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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family FM

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ A Nightmare to Remember

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Nightmare to Remember (Dream Theater)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Nightmare to Remember?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?