Im Afraid Of Americans

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David Bowie

Earthling (1997)art rockHigh2:46SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 163 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 2,306 notes · F minor · 163 BPM· 2:46I'm Afraid of AmericansRecommended
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Strings
Drums
Bass
Choir
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Synth
Piano
100%15 tracks · 4,426 notes · F minor · 163 BPM· 3:15extended
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Pizzicato strings
Percussion
Acoustic Bass 1
Acoustic bass 2
Choir Aahs 1
Choir aahs 2
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Lead 1 (square) 1
Lead 1 (square) 2
Lead 8 (bass + lead) 1
Lead 8 (bass + lead) 2
Electric bass (finger)
Acoustic grand piano

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:46

About this song

Im Afraid Of Americans by David Bowie is in F minor (estimated), around 163 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:46 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Pizzicato strings, Choir aahs, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.78 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.24 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.09 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
1.36 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
0.77 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.5 notes/sec

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