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Satch Boogie

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Joe Satriani

Surfing With the Alien (1987)rockTop 5%3:03SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTempo: 222 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%4 tracks · 5,461 notes · A major · 222 BPM· 3:03Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:03

About this song

Satch Boogie by Joe Satriani is in A major (estimated), around 222 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:03 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.01 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
9.68 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.29 notes/sec

About the key of A major

A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.

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