On an Island cover

The Blue

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David Gilmour

On an Island (2006)blues rockHigh5:29SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G# minorestTempo: 85 BPMestTime signature: 1/4

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91%9 tracks · 9,899 notes · G# minor · 85 BPM· 5:29Recommended
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Intro
Verse I
Chorus
Verse II
Guitar Solo I
Guitar Solo II
Guitar Solo III
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Piano
Organ
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 5:29

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Piano · measures 2–15

About this song

The Blue by David Gilmour is in G# minor (estimated), around 85 BPM, 1/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 5:29 (Acoustic grand piano, Drawbar organ, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
12.17 notes/sec
PianoAdvanced
5.02 notes/sec
KeysIntermediate
2.04 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.7 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.61 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.26 notes/sec

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Verse
Chorus
Solo

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:004:005:29
Intro0:00Verse0:12Chorus1:25Verse2:10Solo2:50Solo3:40Solo4:14

Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6E3C5

E3 – C5 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)

About the key of G# minor

G# minor is the 16th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G♯m, C♯m, and D♯m.

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