Key
E (E Major)
Tempo / BPM
74 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning
Standard
Time Signature
4/4
Difficulty Level
Easy
Capo Position
Capo Fret 1
Chord Count
6 Unique Chords
Genre
British Invasion
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Hey Jude by The Beatles is played in the key of E. Originally recorded in the sounding key of E, 'Hey Jude' by The Beatles is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly D# shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (E, B7, A, E7, A/E, D), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between E and B7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 53 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 74 BPM.
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