What is the BPM tempo of the song Holy Diver?

The tempo of the song Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage is 110 BPM.

Holy Diver

Q: How to play the easy chords for Holy Diver (Killswitch Engage)?

To play the Easy Chords for Holy Diver, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords 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.

Killswitch Engage verified

Key: CM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

sync_saved_locally Audio Synced

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

Transpose

Notation

Capo

Instrument

speed

screen_lock_portrait Layar Aktif

Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open Cm chord shapes.

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 Cm (C Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Metal

graphic_eq

Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

auto_awesome

Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage is played in the key of Cm. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Cm in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Holy Diver' by Killswitch Engage utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. For the Bb barre chord, guitarists can adopt a compact Bbmaj7 shape or apply a capo to convert shapes into familiar cowboy chord fingerings that feel natural. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Cm and Bb: 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.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – ♭VII – VI – i – ♭VII – VI

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Cm Bb Ab G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

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 CM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key CM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Cm without a capo.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic

ii° Ddim Supertonic

III D# Mediant

iv Fm Subdominant

v Gm Dominant

VI G# Submediant

VII A# 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 (Cm, Bb, Ab)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: CM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – VI – i – ♭VII – VI • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Holy Diver

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Holy Diver (Killswitch Engage)?

To play the Easy Chords for Holy Diver, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage is CM. 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.

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

Open on YouTube →

Holy Diver - Killswitch Engage

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify

Holy Diver expand_less

More Songs by Killswitch Engage verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Killswitch Engage.

View All (6 Songs)

This Fire

KEY C

Killswitch Engage

Holy Diver

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

info About This Song

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family CM

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Holy Diver

quiz How to play the easy chords for Holy Diver (Killswitch Engage)?

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

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

Holy Diver

More Songs by Killswitch Engage verified

This Fire

Always

Lost

Reject Yourself

The Arms of Sorrow

Recommended Chords in Alternative Metal Genre music_note

First Date

I Miss You

Crawling

Only One

Ocean Avenue

Thunder Kiss '65

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

100 Shots

Ku Ingin Kau Kembali

I'm Alive

Graffiti

Gak Iso Turu

4 Minutes

Songs with Similar Progression (i – ♭VII – VI – i – ♭VII – VI) account_tree

Ku Ingin Kau Kembali

Cinta Tak Sepadan

Pejuang Rupiah

Mala Agatha (Bella Nova Cover)

Kurasa Kau Berubah

Apalah Arti Cinta

Songs in Key of CM piano

Graffiti

100 Shots

Harapan Palsu

Percayalah

Tak Sanggup Lagi

This Love

Twin Chords (Same Chords) music_cast

1 2 3

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

Cant Take My Eyes Off You

If You Love Her

The Stroke

Tonight Is The Night

Chords for Medium Level & Similar Progressions tune

Creep

I Miss You

Crawling

Another One Bites The Dust

Somebody I F*cked Once

Bertahan Sakit