Approaching Normal cover

Say It

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Blue October

Approaching Normal (2009)alternative rockTop 5%3:22SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorTuning: StandardTempo: 116 BPMest

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97%5 tracks · 3,748 notes · A minor · 116 BPM· 3:22Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Refrein
Verse 2
Chorus
Refrein
Brake
Chorus
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
97%6 tracks · 3,748 notes · A minor · 116 BPM· 3:22
Solo
Adds
Rhythm
Bass
Jingle Bell
Drumkit
69%1 tracks · 745 notes · A minor · 110 BPM· 3:36live
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Refrain
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Refrain
Bridge
Chorus
Outro
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:22

About this song

Say It by Blue October is in A minor, around 116 BPM. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:22 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.77 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.79 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.02 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Outro

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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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