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The Ballad of John Henry

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Joe Bonamassa

The Ballad of John Henry (2009)blues rockTop 5%6:17SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTempo: 72 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%4 tracks · 4,278 notes · B minor · 72 BPM· 6:17Recommended
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The Ballad of John Henry by Joe Bonamassa is in B minor (estimated), around 72 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 6:17 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.2 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.74 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.54 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.88 notes/sec

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About the key of B minor

B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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