The Nylon Curtain cover

Pressure

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Billy Joel

The Nylon Curtain (1982)piano rockHigh4:38SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: D minorestTempo: 150 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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98%7 tracks · 9,375 notes · D minor · 150 BPM· 4:38Recommended
Practice Play
Lead Vocals
Guitar
Synth
Piano 1
Piano 2
Bass
Drums
98%9 tracks · 4,009 notes · D minor · 150 BPM· 3:32partial
Practice Play
AcouPiano 1
Funny Vox
AcouPiano 2
AcouPiano 3
Strings 3
AcouPiano 4
dr solo
Snare
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:38

About this song

Pressure by Billy Joel is in D minor (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:38 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (muted), Electric bass (pick), Lead 5 (charang), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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DrumsAdvanced
7.97 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
8.23 notes/sec
OtherAdvanced
4 notes/sec
PianoAdvanced
4.56 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.32 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.15 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C4C5C6F4F5

F4 – F5 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)

About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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Pressure appears on the soundtrack of Movin’ Out (Original Broadway Cast).