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La Costa

Natalie Cole verified
Key: F#
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key F# (F# Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 23 Unique Chords
Genre Adult
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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La Costa by Natalie Cole is played in the key of F#. Originally recorded in the sounding key of F#, 'La Costa' by Natalie Cole is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly E shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. Moving smoothly between Bm and Gmaj7 demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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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account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iv – ♭II – ♭vii – v° – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Bm Gmaj7 Em7 C#dim7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
F#7b9 Badd13 Bm7 F#7 Bmaj7 E11 A13 Dmaj7 Ebmaj7 C#maj7 Cmaj7 F#11 Eb11 F11 C#11 B11 A11 Aadd13 Bm9

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key F# Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key E Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into E, maintaining F# sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family F#

Diatonic Matrix

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

I F# Tonic
ii G#m Supertonic
iii A#m Mediant
IV B Subdominant
V C# Dominant
vi D#m Submediant
vii° Fdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 23 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 6 barre chord shapes (Bm, Bm7, F#7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Gmaj7, C#dim7, F#7b9)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F# • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – ♭II – ♭vii – v° – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for La Costa (Natalie Cole)?

To play the Easy Chords for La Costa, 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 La Costa?

The original recording key for La Costa by Natalie Cole is F#. 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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