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Guns for Hire

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AC/DC

Flick of the Switch (1983)hard rockHigh2:49SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTempo: 128 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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80%3 tracks · 2,128 notes · A major · 128 BPM· 2:49Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
80%3 tracks · 2,240 notes · A major · 128 BPM· 2:56
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 2:49

About this song

Guns for Hire by AC/DC is in A major (estimated), around 128 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:49 (Distortion guitar and Electric bass (pick)). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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5.13 notes/sec
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3.17 notes/sec

About the key of A major

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