BTS - DNA Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
How to play DNA on Guitar (Step-by-step)
BTS - DNA on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
DNA uses these transitions most often: Am → Em (51), Em → F (51), and F → G (51). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - Em chord transition.
1. Am → Em chord transition
Switching from Am to Em:
- While playing Am, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
This transition appears in the verse, played 51 times.
2. Em → F chord transition
Switching from Em to F:
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
This transition appears in the verse, played 51 times.
3. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G:
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
This transition appears in the verse, played 51 times.
4. G → Am chord transition
Switching from G to Am:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
This transition appears in the verse, played 50 times.
DNA chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in DNA.
- DNA includes 203 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.05% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- DNA contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how DNA connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
- Am → Em: 10%
After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (18%).- Em → F: 8%