How to play Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel

Key, tempo & difficulty

Sledgehammer is played in the key of E Minor, at 96 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Sledgehammer

How to play Sledgehammer on guitar

Looking for Sledgehammer guitar chords? Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel is played in the key of E Minor. The main guitar chords are Em, G, C, A. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Sledgehammer on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Sledgehammer chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Sledgehammer on piano

Want to play Sledgehammer on piano? Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel is played in the key of E Minor. The piano chords are Em, G, C, A. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Sledgehammer at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Sledgehammer on ukulele

Sledgehammer translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of E Minor. The ukulele chords are Em, G, C, A. If you're searching for easy Sledgehammer ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Sledgehammer on bass

The bass line for Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel follows the chord progression in the key of E Minor. The chords are Em, G, C, A. SongView's AI transcribes the Sledgehammer bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Sledgehammer

To practice Sledgehammer efficiently, start by learning the Em, G, C, A chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Sledgehammer is in the key of E Minor, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Sledgehammer at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.