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How To Be A Human

Powerman 5000 verified
Key: AB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 3 — use F chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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How To Be A Human by Powerman 5000 is played in the key of Ab. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Ab, 'How To Be A Human' by Powerman 5000 is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (D#5, C#5, F#5), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between D#5 and C#5: 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)
V – IV – ♭VII – V – IV – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Eb5 C#5 F#5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into F, maintaining Ab sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – IV – ♭VII – V – IV – ♭VII • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 3

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ How To Be A Human

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for How To Be A Human (Powerman 5000)?

To play the Easy Chords for How To Be A Human, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for How To Be A Human?

The original recording key for How To Be A Human by Powerman 5000 is AB. 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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How To Be A Human - Powerman 5000

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