ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Patterns

Simon & Garfunkel verified
Key: DM
Standard
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use Am chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Dm (D Minor)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Acoustic Folk
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Patterns by Simon & Garfunkel is played in the key of Dm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Dm, 'Patterns' by Simon & Garfunkel is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am 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 pivotal chord transition occurs between Dm and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 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 92 BPM.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – III – i – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Dm F C Bb

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.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Dm sound without complex barre chords.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

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: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F, Bb)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: DM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – III – i – ♭VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Patterns

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Patterns (Simon & Garfunkel)?

To play the Easy Chords for Patterns, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Patterns by Simon & Garfunkel 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Patterns - Simon & Garfunkel

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Patterns by Simon & Garfunkel on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Patterns expand_less

More Songs by Simon & Garfunkel verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Simon & Garfunkel.

View All (23 Songs)

Scarborough Fair Canticle

KEY C

Simon & Garfunkel

Easy
Play arrow_forward

The Sound Of Silence

KEY C

Simon & Garfunkel

Easy
• Capo 6
Play arrow_forward

7 O'clock News / Silent Night

KEY AB

Simon & Garfunkel

Medium
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Blessed

KEY D

Simon & Garfunkel

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

The Sun Is Burning

KEY G

Simon & Garfunkel

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

You Don't Know Where Your Interest Lies - Single B-Side - 1968

KEY CM

Simon & Garfunkel

Advanced
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Acoustic Folk Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Acoustic Folk that are frequently played.

Explore Acoustic Folk

Workingmans Blues 2

KEY A

Bob Dylan

Advanced
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Buaya

KEY G

Suara Kayu

Advanced
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Tua

KEY C

Suara Kayu

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

UwU ( Unhappy Without U )

KEY C

Suara Kayu

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Jutaan Salah, Milyaran Maaf

KEY C

Suara Kayu

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Penghapus Pensil

KEY C

Suara Kayu

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

You Are God

75% Match

Planetshakers

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – III – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Myself

74% Match

NAV

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – III – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Gm)
Key GM Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Blood in the Water

69% Match

Witt Lowry

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – III – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Gm)
Key GM Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

The Silver Ghost

66% Match

Merle Haggard

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – III – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM
Play arrow_forward

Wash Away (Calling For You)

60% Match

Wilkinson

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – III – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM
Play arrow_forward

Happier Times

60% Match

Tiger Army

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – III – i – ♭VII) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Am)
Key AM
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (i – III – i – ♭VII), key (DM), and fingerings.