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Better Than I Imagined

Robert Glasper feat. H.E.R. , Meshell Ndegeocello verified
Key: A#M
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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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 Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 1
Chord Count 22 Unique Chords
Genre Contemporary
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Better Than I Imagined by Robert Glasper is played in the key of A#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of A#m, 'Better Than I Imagined' by Robert Glasper is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Bbm7 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 Bbm7 and Eb: 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 – IV – VI – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Bbm7 Eb F#maj7 Ebm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Ab Bbm Gm Fm7 F7 G7 F# Ebm7 Fmaj7 Fm G Eb7 Ebmaj7 F#7 Bmaj7 Abm7 Bb7 Gm7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 22 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 20 barre chord shapes (Bbm7, Eb, F#maj7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (F#maj7, Fmaj7, Ebmaj7)
check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: A#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – IV – VI – IV • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 1

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Better Than I Imagined (Robert Glasper)?

To play the Easy Chords for Better Than I Imagined, 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 Better Than I Imagined?

The original recording key for Better Than I Imagined by Robert Glasper is A#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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