Whiplash Smile cover

Sweet Sixteen

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Billy Idol

Whiplash Smile (1986)rockHigh4:14SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 156 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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99%12 tracks · 8,555 notes · A minor · 151 BPM· 4:14Recommended
Electric bass (finger)
Pad 2 (warm)
Alto sax
Choir aahs
Acoustic guitar (nylon)
Electric Piano 2
Harpsichord
Pad 4 (choir)
Analog drum kit
Woodblock
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Acoustic grand piano
94%5 tracks · 7,620 notes · A minor · 156 BPM· 4:11
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
80%3 tracks · 2,553 notes · A minor · 160 BPM· 4:12
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —12 tracks · 4:14

About this song

Sweet Sixteen by Billy Idol is in A minor (estimated), around 156 BPM, 4/4 time. This 12-track arrangement runs 4:14 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric piano 2, Harpsichord, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.34 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
12.91 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
2.73 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.77 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.87 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.06 notes/sec

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About the key of A minor

A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.

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