Dark Star

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Key: variesTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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99%8 tracks · 1,918 notes · A major · 150 BPM· 3:03Recommended
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Synth choir
Voice oohs
Flute
Guitar harmonics
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Fretless bass
Electric bass (pick)
Synth drum
86%4 tracks · 1,493 notes · E minor · 95 BPM· 2:33partial
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
71%3 tracks · 9,977 notes · E minor · 160 BPM· 20:47extendedLive at the Fillmore West
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Guitar
Bass
Drums
71%3 tracks · 7,276 notes · A major · 120 BPM· 12:02extended
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Guitar
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:03

About this song

Dark Star by Grateful Dead, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:03 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Guitar harmonics, Electric bass (pick), Fretless bass, Voice oohs, and Synth choir). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarIntermediate
2.82 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.78 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.78 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.68 notes/sec

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