Everyday I Write the Book

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Elvis Costello

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Key: C# minorestTempo: 99 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%9 tracks · 3,898 notes · E major · 113 BPM· 3:08Recommended
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The Book by Elvis Costello
Lead 1 (square)
Pad 3 (polysynth)
Clavinet 1
Synth Bass 1 1
Music box
Acoustic bass
Clavinet 2
Synth bass 1 2
Standard drum kit
72%3 tracks · 3,285 notes · C# minor · 99 BPM· 4:02extended
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Guitar
Bass
Drums
72%3 tracks · 3,284 notes · C# minor · 99 BPM· 4:02extendedEvery Day I Write the Book
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Guitar
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:08

About this song

Everyday I Write the Book by Elvis Costello is in C# minor (estimated), around 99 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:08 (Clavinet, Music box, Acoustic bass, Synth bass 1, Lead 1 (square), Pad 3 (polysynth), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.38 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.89 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
2.51 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
0.59 notes/sec

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About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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