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Once

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Key: E
110 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key E (E Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 17 Unique Chords
Genre Aussietronica
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Time Signature 4/4
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Once by Parcels is played in the key of E. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti F#m (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti C#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – iii – IV – V – ii – vi – ♭III – v – ♭VI – ♭VII – iv – i – ♭V – ♭vii – VII – ♭II
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
E Abm A B

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
F#m C#m G Bm C D Am Em Bb Dm Eb F Cm

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
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key E Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of E without a capo.

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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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 17 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 9 barre chord shapes (Abm, B, F#m)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – iii – IV – V – ii – vi – ♭III – v – ♭VI – ♭VII – iv – i – ♭V – ♭vii – VII – ♭II • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Once (Parcels)?

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

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

The original recording key for Once by Parcels is E. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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