Obsessions

Q: How to play the easy chords for Obsessions (Suede)?

To play the Easy Chords for Obsessions, 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.

Q: What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Obsessions?

The original recording key for Obsessions by Suede is A#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

Q: 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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Key: A#M

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

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Obs: You can also tune your guitar half step down so that it will be easier to play
The lead guitar plays a lot of variations in the middle of the verses,
But if you're playing on an acoustic guitar, this is perfect

[Fm]It's the way you pick [D#m]your clothes off the floor
It's the way you scratch your skin when you yawn
It's the t shirts that you choose, like you're in the Air Force
Yeah the language that you use reacts like chemicals

[C#]Obsessions [A#m]in my head
[Fm]Don't connect [D#m]with my intellect
It's called obsession
[G#]Can you handle it?

[C#]It's connected [A#m]to the hip sounds
[Fm]And it moves with [D#m] the underground
It's called obsession
[G#]When you're around

It's the way you close the doors of my car
It's the stupid things you bought with my credit card
It's the way you don't read Camus or Brett Easton Ellis
Yeah the TCP you use, it stings when we kiss

Obsessions in my head
Don't connect with my intellect
It's called obsession
Can you handle it?

It's connected to the hip sounds
And it moves with the underground
It's called obsession
When you're around

Obsessions is like sex
It's simple and complex
It's called obsession
Can you handle it?

It's connected to the hip sounds
And it moves with the underground
It's called obsession
When you're around

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Song Fundamentals

Key A#m (A# Minor)

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 5 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Obsessions by Suede is played in the key of A#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of A#m, 'Obsessions' by Suede is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F#m shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Fm 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 Fm and D#m: 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Obsessions by Suede: sounding in A#m (Capo Fret 4, shape F#m) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A#m (Capo on Fret 4 (played in F#m shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Fm, D#m, C#) with open cowboy substitutions (open Fm7 voicing, open C#7 voicing) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Fm to D#m requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

v – iv – III – i – v – iv

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Fm Ebm C# Bbm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key F#M Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into F#m, maintaining A#m sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family A#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i A#m Tonic

ii° Cdim Supertonic

III C# Mediant

iv D#m Subdominant

v Fm Dominant

VI F# Submediant

VII G# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Fm, Ebm, C#)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: v – iv – III – i – v – iv • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 4

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Obsessions

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Obsessions (Suede)?

To play the Easy Chords for Obsessions, 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 Obsessions?

The original recording key for Obsessions by Suede is A#M. 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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piano Chord Family A#M

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Obsessions

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

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

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