What fret is the capo on for the song Like A Rolling Stone?

The song Like A Rolling Stone by Jimi Hendrix uses a capo on fret 5. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

Like A Rolling Stone

Q: How to play the easy chords for Like A Rolling Stone (Jimi Hendrix)?

To play the Easy Chords for Like A Rolling Stone, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

Q: 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.

tune Chord Mudah (Capo 5)

Jimi Hendrix verified

Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

verified Studio Synced Studio

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

Transpose ?

Notation

Capo ?

Instrument

speed

screen_lock_portrait Layar Aktif

Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use G chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS

volume_up Click chord to hear sound

tune Transposed: semitones

Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Acid Rock

graphic_eq

Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

auto_awesome

Like A Rolling Stone by Jimi Hendrix is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Bm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti D7 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – ii – iii – IV – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G Am Bm C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

D D7

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 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into G, maintaining C sound without complex barre chords.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm)

check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ii – iii – IV – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Like A Rolling Stone

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Like A Rolling Stone (Jimi Hendrix)?

To play the Easy Chords for Like A Rolling Stone, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Like A Rolling Stone?

The original recording key for Like A Rolling Stone by Jimi Hendrix is G. 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.

drag_indicator

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.

Open on YouTube →

Like A Rolling Stone - Jimi Hendrix

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Like A Rolling Stone by Jimi Hendrix on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify

Like A Rolling Stone expand_less

More Songs by Jimi Hendrix verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Jimi Hendrix.

View All (8 Songs)

Belly Button Window

KEY E

Jimi Hendrix

Like A Rolling Stone

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

info About This Song

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family G

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Like A Rolling Stone

quiz How to play the easy chords for Like A Rolling Stone (Jimi Hendrix)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Like A Rolling Stone?

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