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Alien

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Key: CM
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Song Fundamentals
Key Cm (C Minor)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 9 Unique Chords
Genre La
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Alien by Stephen is played in the key of Cm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Cm, 'Alien' by Stephen is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. For the Bb barre chord, guitarists can adopt a compact Bbmaj7 shape or apply a capo to convert shapes into familiar cowboy chord fingerings that feel natural. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Cm 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 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.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – v – III – iv
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Cm Gm Ebmaj7 Fm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Abmaj7 Bb Ab Eb Cm7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key CM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Cm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic
ii° Ddim Supertonic
III D# Mediant
iv Fm Subdominant
v Gm Dominant
VI G# Submediant
VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 9 barre chord shapes (Cm, Gm, Ebmaj7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Ebmaj7, Abmaj7)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: CM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – v – III – iv • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Alien (Stephen)?

To play the Easy Chords for Alien, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Alien by Stephen is CM. 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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