What fret is the capo on for the song Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song)?

The song Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) by Fiona Apple uses a capo on fret 1. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song)

Q: How to play the easy chords for Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) (Fiona Apple)?

To play the Easy Chords for Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song), toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: A#M

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 1 — use Am chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key A#m (A# Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) by Fiona Apple is played in the key of A#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of A#m, 'Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song)' by Fiona Apple is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Ab 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 BBm and Ab: 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.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – ♭VII – VI – ♯vi – ♯III

Song chords:

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Bbm Ab F#7 Gm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler Am chord shapes while sounding in A#m.

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piano Chord Family A#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i A#m Tonic

ii° Cdim Supertonic

III C# Mediant

iv D#m Subdominant

v Fm Dominant

VI F# Submediant

VII G# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Bbm, Ab, F#7)

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KEY: A#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – VI – ♯vi – ♯III • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 1

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) (Fiona Apple)?

To play the Easy Chords for Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song), toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song)?

The original recording key for Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) by Fiona Apple is A#M. 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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piano Chord Family A#M

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song)

quiz How to play the easy chords for Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) (Fiona Apple)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song)?

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