What fret is the capo on for the song By My Side?

The song By My Side by Now United uses a capo on fret 4. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

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Q: How to play the easy chords for By My Side (Now United)?

To play the Easy Chords for By My Side, 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.

Q: What are the basic guitar chords and original key for By My Side?

The original recording key for By My Side by Now United is C#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

Q: 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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Key: C#M

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 4 — use Am chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key C#m (C# Minor)

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 4 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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By My Side by Now United is played in the key of C#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C#m, 'By My Side' by Now United is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Utilize an open C#m7 shape (x46600) as a resonant acoustic substitution that completely bypasses fourth-fret barre tension and finger strain. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between C#m and G#m: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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)

i – v – VI – i – v – VI

Song chords:

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C#m Abm A C#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family C#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i C#m Tonic

ii° D#dim Supertonic

III E Mediant

iv F#m Subdominant

v G#m Dominant

VI A Submediant

VII B Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (C#m, Abm, C#)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – v – VI – i – v – VI • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 4

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quiz How to play the easy chords for By My Side (Now United)?

To play the Easy Chords for By My Side, 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 By My Side?

The original recording key for By My Side by Now United is C#M. 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: Medium

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quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for By My Side?

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