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Modern World

The Modern Lovers verified
Key: BM
Standard
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open Bm chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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Song Fundamentals
Key Bm (B Minor)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Modern World by The Modern Lovers is played in the key of Bm. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Bm in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Modern World' by The Modern Lovers utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A and B: 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)
iv – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII
Song chords:
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Em A B G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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E

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key BM Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key BM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Bm without a capo.

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piano Chord Family BM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Bm Tonic
ii° C#dim Supertonic
III D Mediant
iv Em Subdominant
v F#m Dominant
VI G Submediant
VII A Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: iv – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Modern World (The Modern Lovers)?

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

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

The original recording key for Modern World by The Modern Lovers is BM. 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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