Key: D majorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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80%4 tracks · 1,964 notes · D major · 120 BPM· 2:34Recommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:34

About this song

Down on Me by Janis Joplin is in D major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:34 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, and Electric bass (finger)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
8.7 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.36 notes/sec

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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