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Story of a Quarryman

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Joe Bonamassa

The Ballad of John Henry (2009)blues rockHigh5:21SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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85%5 tracks · 3,800 notes · E minor · 76 BPM· 5:21Royal Albert HallRecommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
63%1 tracks · 476 notes · E minor · 140 BPM· 2:38partial
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 5:21

About this song

Story of a Quarryman by Joe Bonamassa is in E minor (estimated), 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 5:21 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
3.98 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.77 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.78 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.76 notes/sec

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C3C4C5G3B4

G3 – B4 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of E minor

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