Surfers’ Choice cover

Misirlou

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Dick Dale and His Del-Tones

Surfers’ Choice (1962)surf rockTop 5%2:27SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 220 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%4 tracks · 4,970 notes · E minor · 220 BPM· 2:27Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
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Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:27

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Misirlou by Dick Dale and His Del-Tones is in E minor (estimated), around 220 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:27 (Electric guitar (muted), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
15.01 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.06 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.94 notes/sec

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Misirlou appears on the soundtrack of The Essential Movies.