What fret is the capo on for the song My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock?

The song My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock by Norton Hall Band uses a capo on fret 2. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock

Q: How to play the easy chords for My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock (Norton Hall Band)?

To play the Easy Chords for My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock, 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: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use C chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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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 Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 13 Unique Chords

Genre Roots

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock by Norton Hall Band is played in the key of D. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D, 'My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock' by Norton Hall Band is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C 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 D 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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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

vi – I – V – ii

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bm D A Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Bm7 Asus4 Gadd9 D/F# Gmaj7 Em7 G Em9 Dsus4

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

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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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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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 13 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, Bm7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Gadd9, Gmaj7, Em9)

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KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: vi – I – V – ii • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock (Norton Hall Band)?

To play the Easy Chords for My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock, 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 My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock?

The original recording key for My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock by Norton Hall Band is D. 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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speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock

quiz How to play the easy chords for My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock (Norton Hall Band)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for My Hope Is Built / The Solid Rock?

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