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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 1:53
About this song
Not Fade Away by Grateful Dead is in E major (estimated), around 108 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 1:53 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (muted), Overdriven guitar, and Distortion guitar). 1 version available to play and practice.
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E4 – G5 · 15 semitones (~1.3 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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