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Black Magic Woman

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Key: DM
110 BPM
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↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use Cm chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Dm (D Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 2 Unique Chords
Genre Latin Rock
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Black Magic Woman by Santana is played in the key of Dm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Dm, 'Black Magic Woman' by Santana is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Cm 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 C and G: 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 – i – V – i – V
Song chords:
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Dm A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

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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piano Chord Family DM

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: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
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dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – V – i – V – i – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Black Magic Woman (Santana)?

To play the Easy Chords for Black Magic Woman, 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 Black Magic Woman?

The original recording key for Black Magic Woman by Santana 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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