From the Cradle cover

How Long Blues

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Eric Clapton

From the Cradle (1994)blues rockHigh3:06SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorTuning: Open ETempo: 94 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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98%7 tracks · 4,532 notes · E major · 94 BPM· 3:06Recommended
Practice Play
Acoustic Guitar (steel) 1
Acoustic guitar (steel) 2
Acoustic guitar (nylon)
Electric Bass (finger) 1
Electric bass (finger) 2
Standard drum kit
Harmonica
93%5 tracks · 4,553 notes · E major · 94 BPM· 3:06
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Introduction
Verse 1
Verse 2
Verse 3
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:06

About this song

How Long Blues by Eric Clapton is in E major, around 94 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:06 (Harmonica, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
17.24 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.05 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.07 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
1.16 notes/sec

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