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Joe Satriani

The Extremist (1992)rockHigh4:42SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 110 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%9 tracks · 8,199 notes · E minor · 110 BPM· 4:42Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Guitar 5
Guitar 6
Drums 1
Bass
Drums 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:42

About this song

Why by Joe Satriani is in E minor (estimated), around 110 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:42 (Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Fretless bass, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.04 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.14 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.16 notes/sec

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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