Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends cover

Life in Technicolor

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Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008)alternative rockTop 5%1:43SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: A majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 130 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 2,587 notes · A major · 130 BPM· 1:43Recommended
Practice Play
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Mallets
Guitar 1
Strings
Synth
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
Bass
Drums
99%8 tracks · 2,511 notes · A major · 130 BPM· 1:43
Practice Play
Shamisen
String Ensemble 2
Acoustic guitar (steel)
FX 1 (rain)
Overdriven guitar
Lead 6 (voice)
Electric bass (pick)
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 1:43

About this song

Life in Technicolor by Coldplay is in A major (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 1:43 (Dulcimer, Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 2, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
13.63 notes/sec
OtherAdvanced
4.06 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.23 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.06 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.79 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.19 notes/sec

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C3C4C5C♯3A4

C♯3 – A4 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)

About the key of A major

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