What fret is the capo on for the song Written in Scars?

The song Written in Scars by Jack Savoretti uses a capo on fret 4. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

Written in Scars

Q: How to play the easy chords for Written in Scars (Jack Savoretti)?

To play the Easy Chords for Written in Scars, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: G#M

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 4 — use Em chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key G#m (G# Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Written in Scars by Jack Savoretti is played in the key of G#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of G#m, 'Written in Scars' by Jack Savoretti is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The F# 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 ABm and F#: 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 – V

Song chords:

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Abm F# E Eb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining G#m sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i G#m Tonic

ii° A#dim Supertonic

III B Mediant

iv C#m Subdominant

v D#m Dominant

VI E Submediant

VII F# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Abm, F#, Eb)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – VI – V • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 4

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Written in Scars (Jack Savoretti)?

To play the Easy Chords for Written in Scars, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Written in Scars?

The original recording key for Written in Scars by Jack Savoretti is G#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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