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Smokestack Lightning

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Howlin' Wolf

Moanin’ in the Moonlight (1959)bluesTop 5%3:12SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 140 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%4 tracks · 4,795 notes · E major · 140 BPM· 3:12Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
95%4 tracks · 4,119 notes · E major · 140 BPM· 3:12Album
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
95%4 tracks · 4,662 notes · E major · 140 BPM· 3:12
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
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Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:12

About this song

Smokestack Lightning by Howlin' Wolf is in E major (estimated), around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:12 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Acoustic bass, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
15.73 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.75 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.39 notes/sec

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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