Slave

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To play the Easy Chords for Slave, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: BM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[Bm]

[Bm]It eats [Bm]your soul
[Bm]Like tears you [Bm]fall, my slave
[Bm]You steal, you heed [Bm]the call, my slave
[Bm]The keys, the keys [Bm]are gold, my slave
[Bm]You keep [Bm]me beating on

[A]♪
[Em]It eats [D]your soul
[Bm]Like tears, you [A]fall, my slave
[Em]You steal, you heed [D]the call, my slave
[Bm]You keep [A]me, keep me
[Em]Your slave
[D]You keep [Bm]me, keep me
[A]Your slave
[Em]♪
[D]On my own
[A]You keep [Em]me, keep me
[D]On the throne
[Bm]Heads down [A]all obey
[Em]On my own
[D]You keep [Bm]me, keep me
[A]On the throne
[Em]Heads down [D]all obey
[Bm]You keep [A]me, keep me
[Em]Your slave
[D]You keep [A]me, keep me
[Em]Your slave
[D]♪
[Bm]Can I feed [A]on your love?
[Em]Can I feed [D]on your love?
[Bm]Can I feed [A]on your love?
[Em]Can I feed [D]on your love?

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Bm (B Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Dance

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Slave by Yeah Yeah Yeahs is played in the key of Bm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti A (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Em (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti D (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti F#m (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti D/F# (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Slave by Yeah Yeah Yeahs: sounding in Bm (Capo Fret 2, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Bm (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, F#m, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bm to A 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 – VII – iv – III – v – III – F#

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bm A Em D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F#m D/F# F#

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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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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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: BM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – VII – iv – III – v – III – F# • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Slave (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)?

To play the Easy Chords for Slave, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Slave?

The original recording key for Slave by Yeah Yeah Yeahs 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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