What is the BPM tempo of the song Pixeleen?

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

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Album Pixeleen

Released 2003

Genre

Album Album Rock

Songwriter Steely Dan

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key C (C 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 26 Unique Chords

Genre Album

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Pixeleen by Steely Dan is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Pixeleen' by Steely Dan utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Gm7 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 Cmaj7 and Gm7: 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)

VI – ii – I – v – ii – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Asus2 Dm7 Cmaj7 Gm7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G/A Fmaj13 Cmaj9 Dsus4 Bbsus2 E7 Bm7 C#m7 Dmaj9 Amaj7/B Dm9 Fmaj9 Cmaj7/F Fmaj7/Bb Cmaj13 Abmaj7 C#sus2 Csus2 Fm7 Eb C#maj7 G7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 26 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 8 barre chord shapes (Gm7, Bm7, C#m7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Asus2, Cmaj7, Fmaj13)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: VI – ii – I – v – ii – V • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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

To play the Easy Chords for Pixeleen, 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 Pixeleen?

The original recording key for Pixeleen by Steely Dan is C. 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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Transcribed by Contributor

Album Pixeleen

Released 2003

Genre

Album Album Rock

Songwriter Steely Dan

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

View →

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family C

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Pixeleen

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

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

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

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