Been A Son - BBC Mark Goodier Session

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().

CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Intro]
[D5] [C] [B] [A] [D5] [C] [B] [A] [D]

[D5]She should've stayed [C]away from friends
[B]She should've had [A]more time to spend
[D5]She should've died [C]when she was born
[B]She should've worn [A]the crown of thorns
[D]She should have [D5]been a son
[C]She should have [B]been a son
[A]She should have [D5]been a son
[C]She should have [B]been a son
[A]She should've stood [D]out in a crowd
[D5]She should've made [C]her mother proud
[B]She should've fallen [A]on her stance
[D5]She should've [C]had another chance
[B]She should have [A]been a son
[D]She should have [D5]been a son
[C]She should have [B]been a son
[A]She should have [D5]been a son
[C]♪
[B]She should have [A]been a son
[D]She should have [D5]been a son
[C]She should have [B]been a son
[A]She should have [D5]been a son
[C]She should've stayed [B]away from friends
[A]She should've had [D]more time to spend
[D5]She should've died [C]when she was born
[B]She should've worn [A]the crown of thorns
[D5]She should have [C]been a son
[B]She should have [A]been a son
[D]She should have [D5]been a son
[C]She should have [B]been a son

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Song Fundamentals

Key D (D 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 2

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Been A Son - BBC Mark Goodier Session by Nirvana is played in the key of D. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G5 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Been A Son - BBC Mark Goodier Session by Nirvana: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B) with open cowboy substitutions (open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to B 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.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

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

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D5 C B A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

D G5 F5 E5

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ♭VII – VI – V – I – IV – ♭III – II • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Been A Son - BBC Mark Goodier Session (Nirvana)?

To play the Easy Chords for Been A Son - BBC Mark Goodier Session, 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 Been A Son - BBC Mark Goodier Session?

The original recording key for Been A Son - BBC Mark Goodier Session by Nirvana is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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