Breakthrough

Q: How to play the easy chords for Breakthrough (Modest Mouse)?

To play the Easy Chords for Breakthrough, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Bm]I got one two three [A]four, five, six, six, six
[D]Running round the [G]neighborhood, pejorative jinx
[Bm]He said, "The groom's down on [A]me 'cause he ate the rice"
[D]It was well-intentioned [G]but bad advice
[Bm]Hell yeah, yeah, [G]yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[A]Yeah, yeah, yeah, [F#]yeah, yeah, yeah
[D]Let it breakthrough, [G]oh, let breakthrough
[A]Oh, let [F#]breakthrough, oh yeah
[Bm]Let it breakthrough, [A]oh, let breakthrough
[D]Oh, let [G]breakthrough, oh yeah
[Bm]Let it breakthrough, [A]oh, let breakthrough
[D]Oh, let [G]breakthrough, oh yeah
[Bm]Open the curtain and [G]let in some sky
[A]It's almost half past two, and [F#]you can tell by the light
[D]Oh yeah, [G]open your window
[A]And let in [F#]the atmosphere, oh yeah
[Bm]Let it breakthrough, [A]oh, let breakthrough
[D]Oh, let breakthrough
[G]Let it breakthrough, [Bm]oh, let breakthrough
[A]Oh, let [D]breakthrough, oh yeah
[G]Open the curtain and [Bm]let in some sky
[G]It's almost half past two, and [A]you can tell by the light
[F#]Open your window
[D]And let in [G]the atmosphere, oh yeah
[A]Let it breakthrough, [F#]oh, let breakthrough
[Bm]Oh, let [A]breakthrough, oh yeah
[D]♪
[G]I was inverted, [Bm]I mean converted
[A]I mean, [D]I don't understand
[G]I was inverted, [Bm]I mean converted
[G]I mean, [A]I don't understand

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info About This Song

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 Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Breakthrough by Modest Mouse is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Breakthrough by Modest Mouse: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202), open F#7 voicing) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bm to A requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

ii – I – IV – ♭VII – VI – vi

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bm A D G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F# F#m

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 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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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: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bm, F#, F#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ii – I – IV – ♭VII – VI – vi • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Breakthrough (Modest Mouse)?

To play the Easy Chords for Breakthrough, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Breakthrough by Modest Mouse 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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