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Chain Reaction

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Michael Franks verified
Key: AM
110 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key Am (A Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Jazz
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Time Signature 4/4
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Chain Reaction by Michael Franks is played in the key of Am. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti Am7 (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iv – ♭VII – vii – III – i – IV
Song chords:
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Dm G Gm7 C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Am7 D

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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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 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Gm7)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – ♭VII – vii – III – i – IV • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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To play the Easy Chords for Chain Reaction, 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.

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The original recording key for Chain Reaction by Michael Franks is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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