ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Down South

Kodak Black verified
Key: AM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
verified Studio
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use Em 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 Am (A Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Drill
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Down South by Kodak Black is played in the key of Am. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Am, 'Down South' by Kodak Black is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between F and Em: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. 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.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
VI – v – iv – VI – ♭VII – i
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
F Em Dm G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Am

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Am Tonic
ii° Bdim Supertonic
III C Mediant
iv Dm Subdominant
v Em Dominant
VI F Submediant
VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: VI – v – iv – VI – ♭VII – i • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Down South

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Down South (Kodak Black)?

To play the Easy Chords for Down South, 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 Down South?

The original recording key for Down South by Kodak Black is AM. 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 →

Down South - Kodak Black

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Down South by Kodak Black on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Down South expand_less

More Songs by Kodak Black verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Kodak Black.

View All (13 Songs)

Transportin'

KEY BB

Kodak Black

Medium
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Tunnel Vision

KEY D

Kodak Black

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Patty Cake

KEY E

Kodak Black

Medium
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

First Day Out

KEY DM

Kodak Black

Medium
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Calling My Spirit

KEY BM

Kodak Black

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Heart Mind

KEY F

Kodak Black

Medium
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Drill Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Drill that are frequently played.

Explore Drill

Sex Sounds

KEY EB

Lil Tjay

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

Hold On

KEY AM

Lil Tjay

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Beautiful Girl

KEY BM

Luciano

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Moon Talk

KEY AB

Kidd Keo

Advanced
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Karma

KEY D

Ice Spice

Intermediate
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Loading

KEY D#M

Central Cee

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Berakhir Dalam Taubat

82% Match

Anisa Rahman

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (VI – v – iv – VI – ♭VII – i) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Seperangkat Mahar

62% Match

Zinidin Zidan

insights 5 Identical Chords (F, Em, Dm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Bahtera Mahligai Cinta

62% Match

Zinidin Zidan

insights 5 Identical Chords (F, Em, Dm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Pertemukan Rasa

62% Match

Zigaz

insights 5 Identical Chords (F, Em, Dm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Engkaulah Penyejuk

62% Match

Ziell Ferdian

insights 5 Identical Chords (F, Em, Dm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Hargai Selagi Ada

59% Match

Ziell Ferdian

insights 5 Identical Chords (F, Em, Dm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (VI – v – iv – VI – ♭VII – i), key (AM), and fingerings.