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Brass Monkey

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Beastie Boys

Licensed to Ill (1986)hip hopHigh2:35SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# minorestTempo: 118 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%7 tracks · 1,791 notes · D# minor · 118 BPM· 2:35Recommended
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Synth
Bass
Sax 1
Sax 2
Strings
Drums 1
Drums 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:35

About this song

Brass Monkey by Beastie Boys is in D# minor (estimated), around 118 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:35 (Synth bass 1, String ensemble 1, Alto sax, Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.56 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.91 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.27 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.05 notes/sec

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About the key of D# minor

D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.

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