Sotheby’s Auction Tapes cover

Castles Made of Sand

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Jimi Hendrix

Sotheby’s Auction Tapes (1981)blues rockTop 5%2:44SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTempo: varies

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95%4 tracks · 2,400 notes · G major · 126 BPM· 2:44Standard TuningRecommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
94%5 tracks · 2,093 notes · G major · 84 BPM· 2:43
Acoustic Guitar (nylon) 1
Acoustic guitar (nylon) 2
Electric piano 1
Acoustic bass
Drums
92%4 tracks · 2,421 notes · F# major · 114 BPM· 2:47
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:44

About this song

Castles Made of Sand by Jimi Hendrix is in G major (estimated). This 4-track arrangement runs 2:44 (Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
8.06 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.59 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.45 notes/sec

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About the key of G major

G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.

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