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Postcards

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Ed Sheeran verified
Key: D
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key D (D Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 7 Unique Chords
Genre Pop
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Time Signature 4/4
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Postcards by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of D. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D/G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Bm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti F#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – IV – vi – V – iii – VI
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
D D/G G Bm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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A F#m B

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic
ii Em Supertonic
iii F#m Mediant
IV G Subdominant
V A Dominant
vi Bm Submediant
vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bm, F#m, B)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – IV – vi – V – iii – VI • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 2

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Postcards (Ed Sheeran)?

To play the Easy Chords for Postcards, 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 Postcards?

The original recording key for Postcards by Ed Sheeran is D. 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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