X&Y cover

The Hardest Part

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Coldplay

X&Y (2005)alternative rockHigh4:23SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G minorestTempo: 123 BPMest

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96%7 tracks · 7,034 notes · G minor · 122 BPM· 4:23Ver 3Recommended
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Piano
Bass
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Lead Vocals
Drums
96%8 tracks · 7,667 notes · G minor · 123 BPM· 4:20
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Acoustic grand piano
Standard drum kit
Oboe
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Electric bass (finger)
Overdriven guitar
96%14 tracks · 9,237 notes · G minor · 123 BPM· 4:33Ver 3
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Fretless bass
Percussive organ
Flute
Voice oohs
Rock organ
Electric guitar (jazz)
Distortion Guitar 1
Reverse cymbal
Standard drum kit
Distortion guitar 2
Acoustic grand piano
Electric guitar (clean)
Distortion guitar 3
Acoustic guitar (steel)
66%1 tracks · 571 notes · C minor · 124 BPM· 4:22Bass
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Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:23

About this song

The Hardest Part by Coldplay is in G minor (estimated), around 123 BPM. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:23 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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DrumsAdvanced
7.47 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.48 notes/sec
PianoAdvanced
6.02 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.73 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.95 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C4C5C6C4A♯5

C4 – A♯5 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)

About the key of G minor

G minor is the 11th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Gm, Cm, and Dm.

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The Hardest Part appears on the soundtrack of Mai 2006.