What fret is the capo on for the song Monkey See-Monkey Do?

The song Monkey See-Monkey Do by Michael Franks uses a capo on fret 1. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for Monkey See-Monkey Do (Michael Franks)?

To play the Easy Chords for Monkey See-Monkey Do, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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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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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 1 — use G# chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Jazz

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Monkey See-Monkey Do by Michael Franks is played in the key of A. Originally recorded in the sounding key of A, 'Monkey See-Monkey Do' by Michael Franks is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G# shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Bm7 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 C#dim7 and Bm7: 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)

iii° – ii – V – iii° – ii – V

Song chords:

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C#dim7 Bm7 E7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G# Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler G# chord shapes while sounding in A.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (C#dim7)

check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iii° – ii – V – iii° – ii – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 1

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Monkey See-Monkey Do (Michael Franks)?

To play the Easy Chords for Monkey See-Monkey Do, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Monkey See-Monkey Do?

The original recording key for Monkey See-Monkey Do by Michael Franks is A. 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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piano Chord Family A

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Monkey See-Monkey Do

quiz How to play the easy chords for Monkey See-Monkey Do (Michael Franks)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Monkey See-Monkey Do?

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