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February Stars

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Foo Fighters

The Colour and the Shape (1997)rockTop 5%4:31SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: D majorestTuning: Drop DTempo: 76 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%9 tracks · 4,458 notes · D major · 76 BPM· 4:31Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Guitar 5
Vocals
Vocals harmony
Bass
Drumkit
100%12 tracks · 4,451 notes · D major · 76 BPM· 4:44
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Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Electric guitar (clean) 3
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Lead 1 (square) 1
Lead 1 (square) 2
Lead 1 (square) 3
Electric bass (finger)
Standard drum kit
95%6 tracks · 4,769 notes · D major · 80 BPM· 4:31
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
89%4 tracks · 1,804 notes · D major · 85 BPM· 4:29
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Lead
Electric Guitar (jazz) 1
Electric guitar (jazz) 2
Electric bass (finger)

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:31

About this song

February Stars by Foo Fighters is in D major (estimated), around 76 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:31 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 1 (square), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
3.94 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.03 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.63 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.37 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.71 notes/sec

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C2C3C4C5A2G4

A2 – G4 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)

About the key of D major

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