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Son of a Preacher Man

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Dusty in Memphis (1969)popTop 5%2:25SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: E majorestTempo: 91 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%4 tracks · 2,689 notes · E major · 91 BPM· 2:25Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
84%3 tracks · 1,452 notes · E major · 90 BPM· 2:27
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Bass
Guitar
Piano

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:25

About this song

Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield is in E major (estimated), around 91 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:25 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
8.72 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.07 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.09 notes/sec

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