Ill Communication cover

Tough Guy

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Beastie Boys

Ill Communication (1994)hip hopHigh0:33SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 185 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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80%3 tracks · 883 notes · F major · 185 BPM· 0:33Recommended
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80%3 tracks · 883 notes · F major · 185 BPM· 0:33
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Fretless bass
Standard drum kit
49%3 tracks · 632 notes · A# major · 185 BPM· 0:22partial
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Tough Guy by Beastie Boys is in F major (estimated), around 185 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 0:33 (Distortion guitar, Fretless bass, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.25 notes/sec
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10.46 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
11.38 notes/sec

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