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Elton John

Breaking Hearts (1984)popHigh3:13SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: 130 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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86%5 tracks · 4,345 notes · C major · 130 BPM· 3:13Recommended
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Drawbar organ
Synth strings 1
Piano2
Fretless bass
Standard
83%6 tracks · 4,986 notes · C major · 125 BPM· 3:21Say So Much
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Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Piano 1
Piano 2
Guitar
Bass
81%4 tracks · 6,682 notes · C major · 108 BPM· 4:43extended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:13

About this song

Sad Songs by Elton John is in C major (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:13 (Acoustic grand piano, Drawbar organ, Fretless bass, Synth strings 1, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.41 notes/sec
PianoAdvanced
7.73 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.44 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
2.86 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
2.03 notes/sec

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About the key of C major

C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.

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