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Circles

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Joe Satriani

Surfing With the Alien (1987)rockTop 5%3:15SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 80 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 3,035 notes · E minor · 80 BPM· 3:15Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass
Drums
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:15

About this song

Circles by Joe Satriani is in E minor (estimated), around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:15 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Fretless bass, Bird tweet, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.54 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.22 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.64 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.07 notes/sec

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