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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —12 tracks · 6:34
About this song
Ride Across The River by Dire Strats is in E minor (estimated), around 72 BPM, 4/4 time. This 12-track arrangement runs 6:34 (Celesta, Vibraphone, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Trumpet, Flute, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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B2 – D4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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