Brothers in Arms
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —14 tracks · 6:59
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Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits is in G# minor, around 78 BPM, 4/4 time. This 14-track arrangement runs 6:59 (Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth strings 1, Synth strings 2, Flute, and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a bridge, and a solo. 9 versions available to play and practice.
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F♯2 – B3 · 17 semitones (~1.4 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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Brothers in Arms appears on the soundtrack of What Just Happened.