Cara De Tramposo Chords
Café Tacvba
Cara De Tramposo by Café Tacvba is in the key of G major. Chord progression: I–IV–V7–ii.
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At a glance
- Key
- G major
- Time signature
- 4/4
- Main progression
- I–IV–V7–ii
- Chords used
- G · C · D7 · Am · Em
Summary
Featured on the 1996 album Avalancha de Éxitos, this track transforms a traditional Puerto Rican son into a high-octane Latin alternative anthem. It showcases the band’s ability to deconstruct Latin American standards through a punk-inflected lens while maintaining a danceable mambo core.
Musical Analysis
The song's harmony is built on fundamental diatonic relationships within G major. It draws from the 'música de rondalla' tradition, using basic open-position chords that emphasize the rhythmic, acoustic nature of the 'El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco' sessions. T…
Full musical analysis
The song's harmony is built on fundamental diatonic relationships within G major. It draws from the 'música de rondalla' tradition, using basic open-position chords that emphasize the rhythmic, acoustic nature of the 'El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco' sessions. The simplicity of the I-IV-V and ii-V-I movements allows the focus to remain on the vocal delivery and the folk-inspired arrangement.
Featured on the 1996 album Avalancha de Éxitos, this track transforms a traditional Puerto Rican son into a high-octane Latin alternative anthem. It showcases the band’s ability to deconstruct Latin American standards through a punk-inflected lens while maintaining a danceable mambo core.
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Song DNA
Genre
Rock
Era
90s
Mood
Euphoric
Tempo
Fast
Key
Major
Texture
Full Band
Sound
Horn-driven
Feel
Syncopated
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4/4
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