Reggaeton (Despacito)

i → VI → III → VII

Position
Bm chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Bm: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 4, string 3: fret 4, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 2×Bm
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
D chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for D: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: open, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 2××D
A chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for A: string 6: muted, string 5: open, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 2, string 1: open×A
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About

The iconic dembow-driven reggaeton progression. Bm-G-D-A repeats endlessly, creating that hypnotic Latin groove. This simple four-chord loop became the backbone of global hits.

Songs using this progression

  • Despacito — Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee
  • Mi Gente — J Balvin
  • Dákiti — Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez
ReggaetonLatin PopUrbanodanceablelatinsexyinfectious

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