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A Place to Start

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Key: G
110 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key G (G Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 10 Unique Chords
Genre Austin
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Time Signature 4/4
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A Place to Start by White Denim is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Gmaj7 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am7 (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Cmaj7 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti D9 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Bm7 (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – ii – IV – V – iii – ♭III – II – I
Song chords:
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Gmaj7 Am7 Cmaj7 C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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D D9 Bm7 Bb A G

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording
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Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic
ii Am Supertonic
iii Bm Mediant
IV C Subdominant
V D Dominant
vi Em Submediant
vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 10 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm7, Bb)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Gmaj7, Cmaj7, D9)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ii – IV – V – iii – ♭III – II – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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To play the Easy Chords for A Place to Start, 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 A Place to Start?

The original recording key for A Place to Start by White Denim is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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