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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 1:50
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Hold On by John Lennon is in E major, around 83 BPM. This 4-track arrangement runs 1:50 (Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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A2 – G♯4 · 23 semitones (~1.9 octaves)
About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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