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John, I'm Only Dancing

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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972)art rockHigh2:35SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 153 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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87%4 tracks · 6,176 notes · E minor · 153 BPM· 2:35Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
78%5 tracks · 7,303 notes · E minor · 153 BPM· 2:35
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Acoustic guitar (steel)
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Electric bass (finger)
Mick Woodmansey - Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:35

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John, I'm Only Dancing by David Bowie is in E minor (estimated), around 153 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:35 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
26.72 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.92 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.63 notes/sec

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