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The Handshake

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Bad Religion

Stranger Than Fiction (1994)punk rockHigh2:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# minorestTuning: Half-Step DownTempo: 200 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%9 tracks · 9,622 notes · C# minor · 200 BPM· 2:38Recommended
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Violin 1
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Electric bass (pick)
Distortion guitar 3
Electric bass (finger)
Violin 2
Violin 3
Power drum kit
77%5 tracks · 7,034 notes · C# minor · 200 BPM· 2:36
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Lead Vocals
Drums
77%5 tracks · 6,792 notes · C# minor · 200 BPM· 2:38
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Guitar1
Guitar2
Bass
Vocals
Drumkit
77%5 tracks · 7,692 notes · C# minor · 200 BPM· 2:38
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Electric bass (finger)
Voice oohs
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 2:38

About this song

The Handshake by Bad Religion is in C# minor (estimated), around 200 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 2:38 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Electric bass (pick), Violin, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.9 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
22.61 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.29 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
2.43 notes/sec

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About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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