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Anchors

Ruston Kelly verified
Key: BB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Bb (Bb Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Americana
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Anchors by Ruston Kelly is played in the key of Bb. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Bb, 'Anchors' by Ruston Kelly is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Bb and Dm: 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 – iii – I – iii – II – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Bb Dm C F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family BB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Bb Tonic
ii Cm Supertonic
iii Dm Mediant
IV Eb Subdominant
V F Dominant
vi Gm Submediant
vii° Adim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bb, F)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – iii – I – iii – II – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 3

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Anchors (Ruston Kelly)?

To play the Easy Chords for Anchors, 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 Anchors?

The original recording key for Anchors by Ruston Kelly is BB. 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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