Father Oblivion

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Frank Zappa

Apostrophe (’) (1974)progressive rockHigh2:15SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorTuning: StandardTempo: 140 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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91%8 tracks · 2,931 notes · B minor · 140 BPM· 2:15Father O'BlivionRecommended
B2
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Piano
Synth
Mallets
Drums
91%8 tracks · 1,572 notes · E major · 140 BPM· 2:15
Lead 6 (voice) 1
Lead 6 (voice) 2
Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Electric guitar (clean) 3
Bright acoustic piano
Pad 1 (new age)
Marimba

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:15

About this song

Father Oblivion by Frank Zappa is in E major, around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:15 (Bright acoustic piano, Marimba, Electric guitar (clean), Lead 6 (voice), Pad 1 (new age), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.

DrumsAdvanced
9.89 notes/sec
VocalsAdvanced
4.39 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
1.79 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
2.46 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.09 notes/sec

Vocal range

The span of the lead vocal line — see at a glance whether it sits in your range.

C2C3C4C5C6E2F♯5

E2 – F♯5 · 38 semitones (~3.2 octaves)

About the key of E major

E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.

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