What fret is the capo on for the song 2?

The song 2 by H.E.R. uses a capo on fret 1. 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 2 (H.E.R.)?

To play the Easy Chords for 2, 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.

Q: Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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Key: C#

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 1 — use C chord shapes.

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key C# (C# Major)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 2 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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2 by H.E.R. is played in the key of C#. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C#, '2' by H.E.R. is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The F#m chord can be navigated using an open F#m7 variation or capo shifting to exploit natural Em open fingerings across all primary song verses. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between C#7 and F#m: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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)

I – iv – I – iv

Song chords:

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C#7 F#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C# Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family C#

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C# Tonic

ii D#m Supertonic

iii Fm Mediant

IV F# Subdominant

V G# Dominant

vi A#m Submediant

vii° Cdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (C#7, F#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C# • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – iv – I – iv • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for 2 (H.E.R.)?

To play the Easy Chords for 2, 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 2?

The original recording key for 2 by H.E.R. is C#. 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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info About This Song

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

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piano Chord Family C#

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ 2

quiz How to play the easy chords for 2 (H.E.R.)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for 2?

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

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