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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:37
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Africa Bamba by Carlos Santana is in A minor (estimated), around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:37 (Electric grand piano, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Distortion guitar, Trumpet, and Lead 6 (voice)), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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G♯2 – F4 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of A minor
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