What fret is the capo on for the song The Sweetest Love?

The song The Sweetest Love by Robin Thicke uses a capo on fret 2. 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 The Sweetest Love (Robin Thicke)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Sweetest Love, 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.

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: DM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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

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Song Fundamentals

Key Dm (D Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Contemporary

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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The Sweetest Love by Robin Thicke is played in the key of Dm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Dm, 'The Sweetest Love' by Robin Thicke is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Cm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Bm7 barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Dmaj9 and Bm7: 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 – ♯vi – ii – iv – i – iv

Song chords:

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Dmaj9 Bm7 Em7 Gm7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Dm7 G7 C Dmaj7

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key CM Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dm Tonic

ii° Edim Supertonic

III F Mediant

iv Gm Subdominant

v Am Dominant

VI A# Submediant

VII C Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm7, Gm7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Dmaj9, Dmaj7)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ♯vi – ii – iv – i – iv • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Sweetest Love (Robin Thicke)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Sweetest Love, 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 The Sweetest Love?

The original recording key for The Sweetest Love by Robin Thicke is DM. 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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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family DM

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ The Sweetest Love

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Sweetest Love (Robin Thicke)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Sweetest Love?

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