Ornithology

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Charlie Parker

Jazz Greats, Volume 11: Charlie Parker: Out of Nowhere (1996)jazzHigh0:38Spotify YouTube Apple Music

Key: G majorestTempo: 225 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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87%4 tracks · 1,047 notes · G major · 225 BPM· 0:38Recommended

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Ornithology by Charlie Parker is in G major (estimated), around 225 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 0:38 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic bass, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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4.7 notes/sec

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7.47 notes/sec

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5.27 notes/sec

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9.9 notes/sec

About the key of G major

G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.

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Ornithology appears on the soundtrack of Bird: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.