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Dirt Room

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Blue October

Approaching Normal (2009)alternative rockHigh3:07SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 140 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%4 tracks · 5,698 notes · A major · 140 BPM· 3:07Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Full Band
Bridge
Chorus 1
Bridge 2
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Solo
Outro
Guitar 1
Bass
Drums
Guitar 2
89%4 tracks · 6,261 notes · A major · 140 BPM· 3:19
C.B. Hudson
Matt Noveskey
Ryan Delahoussaye
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:07

About this song

Dirt Room by Blue October is in A major (estimated), around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:07 (Electric guitar (jazz), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.04 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
11.49 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.62 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Bridge
Chorus
Solo
Outro

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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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