The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars cover

Hang On to Yourself

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David Bowie

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972)art rockTop 5%1:52SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: variesTuning: StandardTempo: 175 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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94%8 tracks · 7,608 notes · D major · 175 BPM· 1:52Recommended
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Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass
Drums
94%7 tracks · 6,193 notes · E minor · 175 BPM· 2:09extended
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Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Solo
Solo
Distortion guitar
Overdriven guitar
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Electric bass (finger)
Shakuhachi
Voice oohs
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 1:52

About this song

Hang On to Yourself by David Bowie, around 175 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 1:52 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.05 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
9.41 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
19.55 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.31 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.99 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C4C5C6G4A5

G4 – A5 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)

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