Broken String

Q: How to play the easy chords for Broken String (Unlike Pluto)?

To play the Easy Chords for Broken String, 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.

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Key: GM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Gm] [Dm]

[Gm]Looking like [Dm]a stormy day
[Gm]Don't think [Dm]that'll go away
[Gm]So under my [Dm]roof I'll stay
[Gm]And that's alright
[Dm]I'll just [Gm]play my
[Dm]Guitar for a [Gm]couple of hours
[Dm]Play my heart [Gm]and play it louder
[Dm]Play until I [Gm]break a string
[Dm]Oh, it's alright, I've [Gm]got all I need
[Dm]Just a broken [Gm]string on the guitar
[Dm]But I've got [Gm]five more, five more
[Dm]But I can [Gm]play just fine
[Dm]It's more than [G] menough, more than enough
[Dm]I still play in tune, I [Gm]know the notes, I know the tune
[Dm]Do you?
[Gm]Just a string [Dm]on the guitar (guitar)
[Gm]I've got five [Dm]more, five more
[Gm]And at first [Dm]glance you might think
[Gm]I'm incomplete, [Dm]I'm not
[Gm]I've got plenty, [Dm]I've got everything
[Gm]I need to [Dm]play a song
[Gm]I strum a note, [Dm]I strum a note
[Gm]I hit a chord, [Dm]I'm on a roll
[Gm]I'm losing [Dm]inhibition playing on
[Gm]Playing 'cause [Dm]I know
[Gm]It's just a broken [Dm]string on the guitar
[Gm]But I've got [Dm]five more, five more
[Gm]But I can [Dm]play just fine
[Gm]It's more than [D] menough, more than enough
[Gm]I still play in tune, I [Dm]know the notes, I know the tune
[Gm]Do you?
[Dm]Just a string [Gm]on the guitar (guitar)
[Dm]I've got five [Gm]more, five more
[Dm]♪
[Gm]Just a broken [Dm]string on the guitar
[Gm]But I've got [Dm]five more, five more
[Gm]But I can [Dm]play just fine
[Gm]It's more than [D] menough, more than enough
[Gm]I still play in tune, I [Dm]know the notes, I know the tune
[Gm]Do you?
[Dm]Just a string [Gm]on the guitar (guitar)
[Dm]I've got five [Gm]more, five more

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Gm (G Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Pop / Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Broken String by Unlike Pluto is played in the key of Gm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Gm, 'Broken String' by Unlike Pluto is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Gm 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 Gm and Dm: 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 Broken String by Unlike Pluto: sounding in Gm (Capo Fret 3, shape Em) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Gm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Em shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Gm) with open cowboy substitutions (partial triads or capo transposition) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Gm to Dm 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)

i – v – i – v

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Gm Dm G D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key GM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family GM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Gm Tonic

ii° Adim Supertonic

III A# Mediant

iv Cm Subdominant

v Dm Dominant

VI D# Submediant

VII F Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Gm)

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: GM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – v – i – v • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Broken String (Unlike Pluto)?

To play the Easy Chords for Broken String, 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 Broken String?

The original recording key for Broken String by Unlike Pluto is GM. 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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