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Johanna - Quartet

Stephen Sondheim verified
Key: AB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 4
Chord Count 20 Unique Chords
Genre broadway
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Johanna - Quartet by Stephen Sondheim is played in the key of Ab. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Ab, 'Johanna - Quartet' by Stephen Sondheim is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly E shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The F#m chord can be navigated using an open F#m7 variation or capo shifting to exploit natural Em open fingerings across all primary song verses. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A 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)
♭VI – ♭vi
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
E Eadd13 Esus2 Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Aadd9 A Ab C# Eb Bbm Cm Abaug Cm9 Gdim Bb7 D9 F#m F#aug Gaug Bb

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key E Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into E, maintaining Ab sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 20 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 8 barre chord shapes (Ab, C#, Eb)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Eadd13, Esus2, Aadd9)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ♭VI – ♭vi • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 4

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Johanna - Quartet (Stephen Sondheim)?

To play the Easy Chords for Johanna - Quartet, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Johanna - Quartet?

The original recording key for Johanna - Quartet by Stephen Sondheim is AB. 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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