Slowpoke

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Key: EM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Notation

Capo

Instrument

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Intro]
[Em] [G] [Em] [G] [Em] [G] [C]

[Em]Oh suburban home [G]in a cul-de-sac
[Em]You've been [G]driving around
[Em]Left over an [G]hour ago and
[C]I think [Em]we're lost again
[G]Staring into the
[Em]Belly of [G]the woods
[Em]I whisper [G]outside "Tree spirit
[C]Come show yourself [Em]to me" cause'
[G]Distant
[Em]♪
[G]Laughter hurts my [Em]stomach real bad
[G]And suddenly
[C]When I once [Em]become most frightening
[G]♪
[Em]And by now

[Em]Your company [G]is settling down
[Am]♪
[C]Meanwhile
[Em]We're still meandering
[G]In the [Am]dark and
[C]In retrospect

[Am]In retrospect [C]I'm glad
[Am]Glad we didn't [C]make it there

[Am]Make it [C]there on time
[G]And in retrospect
[Em]♪
[Am]In retrospect [C]I'm glad
[G]Glad we never [Em]made it there
[Am]Sooner than [C]we did

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Slowpoke

Released 2013

Genre

Alternative Indie

Songwriter Whatever, Dad

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Slowpoke by Whatever, Dad is played in the key of Em. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Slowpoke by Whatever, Dad: sounding in Em without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Em, G, C, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em to G 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 – III – VI – iv

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Em G C Am

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.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Em Tonic

ii° F#dim Supertonic

III G Mediant

iv Am Subdominant

v Bm Dominant

VI C Submediant

VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – III – VI – iv • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Slowpoke (Whatever, Dad)?

To play the Easy Chords for Slowpoke, 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 Slowpoke?

The original recording key for Slowpoke by Whatever, Dad is EM. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Slowpoke

Released 2013

Genre

Alternative Indie

Songwriter Whatever, Dad

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family EM

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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