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Dear Diary

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Key: G
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Song Fundamentals
Key G (G Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 20 Unique Chords
Genre Candy Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Dear Diary by M2M is played in the key of G. Originally recorded in the sounding key of G, 'Dear Diary' by M2M is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly E 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 primary progression challenge lies in switching between D# and D#7: 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)
♭VI – ♭II – IV – I – ii
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Eb Eb7 Ab7 C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
G/B Am Am7 F7 Dm Cm D A G7 Bb D7 Fm Em Ab G F

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key E Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into E, maintaining G sound without complex barre chords.

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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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 20 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 9 barre chord shapes (Eb, Eb7, Ab7)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: ♭VI – ♭II – IV – I – ii • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Dear Diary

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Dear Diary (M2M)?

To play the Easy Chords for Dear Diary, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Dear Diary?

The original recording key for Dear Diary by M2M 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.

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