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Jah Army

Stephen Marley verified
Key: FM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Fm (F Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 1
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Reggae
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Jah Army by Stephen Marley is played in the key of Fm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Fm, 'Jah Army' by Stephen Marley is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em 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 Fm and Eb: 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 – ♭VII – i – ♭VII
Song chords:
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Fm Eb E F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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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 FM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler Em chord shapes while sounding in Fm.

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piano Chord Family FM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Fm Tonic
ii° Gdim Supertonic
III Ab Mediant
iv Bbm Subdominant
v Cm Dominant
VI Db Submediant
VII Eb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Fm, Eb, F)
check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: FM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Jah Army (Stephen Marley)?

To play the Easy Chords for Jah Army, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Jah Army by Stephen Marley is FM. 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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