Hot Rats cover

Son of Mr. Green Genes

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Frank Zappa

Hot Rats (1969)progressive rockHigh8:46SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTempo: 98 BPMestTime signature: 1/4

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90%9 tracks · 8,717 notes · G major · 98 BPM· 8:46Recommended
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A1
Solo
Guitar 1
Bass
Sax 1
Sax 2
Sax 3
Sax 4
Guitar 2
Organ
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 8:46

About this song

Son of Mr. Green Genes by Frank Zappa is in G major (estimated), around 98 BPM, 1/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 8:46 (Church organ, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Tenor sax, Baritone sax, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.24 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.21 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.63 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.71 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
0.05 notes/sec

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