Dont Be Cruel

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Elvis Presley

Gold Collection Vol. 1 (1993)rockabillyTop 5%2:57SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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100%16 tracks · 5,802 notes · G major · 175 BPM· 2:57Recommended
Practice Play
Piano
Slap Bass
1st Guitar
Round Bass
2nd Guitar
Brass
Trumpet
Snare Echo
Snare 2
Floor Tom Tom
Ride
Cymbal
Open High Hat
Closed HH
Snare
Kick
99%7 tracks · 4,115 notes · E major · 168 BPM· 2:02partial
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Trombone
Tenor sax
Electric guitar (clean)
Bright acoustic piano
Voice oohs
Acoustic bass
Jazz drum kit
92%4 tracks · 1,546 notes · A major · 167 BPM· 2:01partialDon't Be Cruel
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Lead Vocals
Bass
Brass
Drums
90%9 tracks · 5,325 notes · E major · 184 BPM· 1:50partialDon't Be Cruel
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pno
Electric guitar (jazz)
Choir aahs
Acoustic bass
Bass drum
Electric guitar (clean)
FX 4 (atmosphere)
Voice oohs
Electric guitar (muted)

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —16 tracks · 2:57

About this song

Dont Be Cruel by Elvis Presley is in D major, 4/4 time. This 16-track arrangement runs 2:57 (Honky-tonk piano, Synth brass 1, Synth brass 2, Baritone sax, English horn, Pad 2 (warm), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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PianoAdvanced
4.61 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.65 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
3.31 notes/sec

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