Unintended

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To play the Easy Chords for Unintended, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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Verse

[E]You could be [Am]my unintended
[D]Choice to live [G]my life extended
[C]You could be [B7] the one Ill [E] always love
[E]You could be [Am]the one who [D]listens to my [G]deepest inquisitions
[C]You could be [B7] the one Ill [E] always love

Chorus
[E]Ill be there as [A] soon as I can
[D]But Im busy [G]mending [C]broken pieces [B7]of the life [E]I had before

Verse 2
[E]First there was the [A] one who challenged
[D]All my dreams [G]and all my balance
[C]She could [B7]never be as [E]good as you
[E]You could be [A]my unintended
[D]Choice to live [G]my life extended
[C]You [B7]should be [E]the one [Em]Ill [B7]always love

Chorus
[E]Ill be there as [A] soon as I can
[D]But Im busy [G]mending [C]broken pieces [B7]of the life [E]I had before
[E]Ill be there as [A] soon as I can
[D]But Im busy [G]mending [C]broken pieces [B7]of the life [E]I had before

Before you

[Am][Am/G][Am/F#][Fsus4][Fsus4][E]
[Fmaj11]

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Song Fundamentals

Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 12 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Unintended by Muse is played in the key of E. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti B7 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Unintended by Muse: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (E, Am, D, G, C, B7, A, Em, Am/G, Am/F#, Fsus4, Fmaj11) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E to Am 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)

I – iv – ♭VII – ♭III – ♭VI – V – IV – i – iv – ♭II

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

E Am D G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

C B7 A Em Am/G Am/F# Fsus4 Fmaj11

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Fmaj11)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – iv – ♭VII – ♭III – ♭VI – V – IV – i – iv – ♭II • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Unintended (Muse)?

To play the Easy Chords for Unintended, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Unintended by Muse is E. 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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