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The Great Escape

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Key: BM
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Song Fundamentals
Key Bm (B Minor)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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The Great Escape by We Are Scientists is played in the key of Bm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Bm, 'The Great Escape' by We Are Scientists is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Replace full barre B major and B minor with ergonomic open B7 (x21202) and Bm7 (x20202) voicings, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers. Moving smoothly between Bm and Dmaj7 demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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)
i – III – v – ♭VII
Song chords:
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Bm Dmaj7 F#m A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
B

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key BM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Bm sound without complex barre chords.

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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: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bm, F#m, B)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Dmaj7)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – III – v – ♭VII • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Great Escape (We Are Scientists)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Great Escape, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Great Escape?

The original recording key for The Great Escape by We Are Scientists 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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