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Fear of the Dark

Graveworm verified
Key: AM
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Song Fundamentals
Key Am (A Minor)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 9 Unique Chords
Genre Black
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Fear of the Dark by Graveworm is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Fear of the Dark' by Graveworm utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. 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 pivotal chord transition occurs between F and Dm: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 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 92 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
VI – iv – ♭VII – i – VI – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
F Dm G Am

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
C#m A B C Em

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Am Tonic
ii° Bdim Supertonic
III C Mediant
iv Dm Subdominant
v Em Dominant
VI F Submediant
VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (F, C#m, B)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: VI – iv – ♭VII – i – VI – ♭VII • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Fear of the Dark

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Fear of the Dark (Graveworm)?

To play the Easy Chords for Fear of the Dark, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Fear of the Dark?

The original recording key for Fear of the Dark by Graveworm is AM. 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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Fear of the Dark - Graveworm

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