Rock Around the Clock
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:04
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Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets is in A major (estimated), around 184 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:04 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Acoustic bass, Alto sax, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, 5 verses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.
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E3 – G4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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Rock Around the Clock appears on the soundtrack of 41 Original Hits From the Sound Track of “American Graffiti”, The Ultimate Eis am Stiel.