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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra II (1973)progressive rockHigh3:56SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C minorestTempo: 112 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%7 tracks · 8,600 notes · C minor · 112 BPM· 3:56Recommended
Practice Play
Drums
Bass
Piano
Strings 1
Strings 2
Guitar
Lead Vocals
95%7 tracks · 8,914 notes · C minor · 112 BPM· 3:54
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Electric bass (finger)
Bright acoustic piano
Overdriven guitar
Acoustic guitar (steel)
String ensemble 1
Vibraphone
Standard drum kit
91%5 tracks · 5,823 notes · C minor · 108 BPM· 4:13
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:56

About this song

Showdown by Electric Light Orchestra is in C minor (estimated), around 112 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:56 (Bright acoustic piano, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, String ensemble 2, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.8 notes/sec
PianoAdvanced
13.17 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.34 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.5 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
3.94 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.22 notes/sec

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C4C5C6C7A♯4D6

A♯4 – D6 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of C minor

C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.

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