Ill Communication cover

Root Down

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Beastie Boys

Ill Communication (1994)hip hopHigh3:35SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G minorestTempo: 100 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%4 tracks · 2,311 notes · G minor · 100 BPM· 3:35Recommended
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:35

About this song

Root Down by Beastie Boys is in G minor (estimated), around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:35 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.42 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.57 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
1.51 notes/sec

About the key of G minor

G minor is the 11th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Gm, Cm, and Dm.

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