Figure 8 cover

Son of Sam

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Elliott Smith

Figure 8 (2000)indie folkHigh3:04SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: variesTempo: 92 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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88%5 tracks · 4,352 notes · A minor · 96 BPM· 3:04Alt VersRecommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
85%4 tracks · 4,143 notes · G major · 92 BPM· 3:05
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Intro
couplet 1
Refrain 1
couplet 2
Refrain 2
pont
solo harmonica
Refrain 3
Intro 2
couplet 3
fin
Guitar
Bass
Organ
Piano
72%2 tracks · 2,254 notes · G minor · 92 BPM· 3:03
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Electric guitar (clean)
Harmonica

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:04

About this song

Son of Sam by Elliott Smith, around 92 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:04 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.96 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.05 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.47 notes/sec

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