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Drown

Melanie C verified
Key: FM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 3 — use Dm chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Fm (F Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Dance Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Drown by Melanie C is played in the key of Fm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Fm, 'Drown' by Melanie C is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Dm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The A#m 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 A#m and Fm: 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)
iv – i – III – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Bbm Fm Ab Eb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
C# Bbm7

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family FM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Fm Tonic
ii° Gdim Supertonic
III Ab Mediant
iv Bbm Subdominant
v Cm Dominant
VI Db Submediant
VII Eb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 6 barre chord shapes (Bbm, Fm, Ab)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: FM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – i – III – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Drown (Melanie C)?

To play the Easy Chords for Drown, 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 Drown?

The original recording key for Drown by Melanie C is FM. 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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