Asking for It
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:14
About this song
Asking for It by Hole is in D major, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:14 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Trumpet, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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D4 – D6 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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