What is the BPM tempo of the song Blues Beach?

The tempo of the song Blues Beach by Steely Dan is 110 BPM.

Blues Beach

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Key: EB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Song Fundamentals

Key Eb (Eb Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Album

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Blues Beach by Steely Dan is played in the key of Eb. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Eb in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Blues Beach' by Steely Dan utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. 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 D7 and Gm: 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)

III – IV – VII – iii – I

Song chords:

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G7 Abmaj7 Abadd13 D7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Gm Eb7 Ebadd13 Cmaj7 C F/C

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EB Acoustic pitch of original recording

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Fingering Shape Key EB Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Eb without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I Eb Tonic

ii Fm Supertonic

iii Gm Mediant

IV Ab Subdominant

V Bb Dominant

vi Cm Submediant

vii° Ddim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 10 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Abmaj7, Gm, Eb7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Abmaj7, Abadd13, Ebadd13)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: III – IV – VII – iii – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Blues Beach (Steely Dan)?

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

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

The original recording key for Blues Beach by Steely Dan is EB. 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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