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The Stranger

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Billy Joel

The Stranger (1977)piano rockHigh4:50SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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94%9 tracks · 7,071 notes · E minor · 80 BPM· 4:50Recommended
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Synth brass 1
Whistle
Overdriven guitar
Bright Acoustic Piano 1
Bright acoustic piano 2
Bright acoustic piano 3
Electric bass (finger)
Breath noise
Rhythm&SE
94%24 tracks · 7,195 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 5:13
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Trombone
Electric bass (finger)
Acoustic Grand Piano 1
Acoustic grand piano 2
Whistle
Pad 3 (polysynth)
Electric guitar (clean)
Distortion guitar
Standard Drum Kit 1
Standard drum kit 2
Standard drum kit 3
Standard drum kit 4
Standard drum kit 5
Standard drum kit 6
Standard drum kit 7
Standard drum kit 8
Standard drum kit 9
Standard Drum Kit 10
Standard Drum Kit 11
Standard Drum Kit 12
Standard Drum Kit 13
Standard Drum Kit 14
Standard Drum Kit 15
Standard Drum Kit 16
83%4 tracks · 5,812 notes · E minor · 75 BPM· 5:06
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Drums
Bass
Guitar 1
Guitar 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:50

About this song

The Stranger by Billy Joel is in E minor, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:50 (Bright acoustic piano, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth brass 1, Whistle, Breath noise, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.83 notes/sec
PianoAdvanced
4.21 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.46 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.52 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.33 notes/sec

About the key of E minor

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