What fret is the capo on for the song 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster?

The song 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster by The Stranglers uses a capo on fret 1. Using a capo allows you to play the song with open chord shapes without difficult barre chords.

5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster

Q: How to play the easy chords for 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster (The Stranglers)?

To play the Easy Chords for 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: C#

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 1 — use C chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key C# (C# Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 2 Unique Chords

Genre Glam

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster by The Stranglers is played in the key of C#. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C#, '5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster' by The Stranglers is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The C# 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 C#sus4 and C#: 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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Song chords:

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C#sus4 C#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C# Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler C chord shapes while sounding in C#.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I C# Tonic

ii D#m Supertonic

iii Fm Mediant

IV F# Subdominant

V G# Dominant

vi A#m Submediant

vii° Cdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (C#sus4, C#)

check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C# • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

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quiz How to play the easy chords for 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster (The Stranglers)?

To play the Easy Chords for 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster?

The original recording key for 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster by The Stranglers is C#. 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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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family C#

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster

quiz How to play the easy chords for 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster (The Stranglers)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for 5 Minutes - 1996 Remaster?

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