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(I Am) What I Am Not

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Key: EB
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↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 1 — use D chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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Song Fundamentals
Key Eb (Eb Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 1
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Britpop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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(I Am) What I Am Not by Idlewild is played in the key of Eb. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Eb, '(I Am) What I Am Not' by Idlewild is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly D shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (G#5, B5, E5, C#5, F#5, Bb5), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between G#5 and B5: 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)
IV – ♭VI – ♭II – ♭VII – ♭III
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Ab5 B5 E5 C#5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
F#5 Bb5

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key EB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler D chord shapes while sounding in Eb.

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piano Chord Family EB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Eb Tonic
ii Fm Supertonic
iii Gm Mediant
IV Ab Subdominant
V Bb Dominant
vi Cm Submediant
vii° Ddim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EB • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: IV – ♭VI – ♭II – ♭VII – ♭III • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 1

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ (I Am) What I Am Not

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for (I Am) What I Am Not (Idlewild)?

To play the Easy Chords for (I Am) What I Am Not, 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 (I Am) What I Am Not?

The original recording key for (I Am) What I Am Not by Idlewild is EB. 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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(I Am) What I Am Not - Idlewild

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