Black Celebration cover

A Question of Time

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Depeche Mode

Black Celebration (1986)electronicHigh3:52SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# majorTuning: StandardTempo: 137 BPMest

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97%7 tracks · 6,712 notes · G minor · 137 BPM· 3:52Recommended
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Synth 1
Synth 2
Drums
Synth 3
Strings
Brass
Synth 4
97%8 tracks · 4,534 notes · G minor · 137 BPM· 3:52
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Riff (left)
Riff (right)
Bass
Effects 1
Effects 2
Effects 3
Hand Clap
Drumkit
97%14 tracks · 6,151 notes · G minor · 141 BPM· 4:10
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bass
bass fuerte
string 1
eco
punteo estribillo
campanilla mosqueante
clarinete
trompeta
final de tema 1
drums
gaita
efectos
eco 2
bass suave unico
66%1 tracks · 672 notes · C minor · 136 BPM· 2:49partialBass
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Intro
Verse
Bridge
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Verse
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:52

About this song

A Question of Time by Depeche Mode is in C# major, around 137 BPM. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:52 (Pizzicato strings, Muted trumpet, Lead 3 (calliope), Lead 4 (chiff), Lead 5 (charang), Lead 8 (bass + lead), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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8.84 notes/sec
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0.73 notes/sec

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