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California

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Joni Mitchell

Blue (1971)contemporary folkHigh4:05SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 106 BPMestTime signature: 2/4

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85%4 tracks · 4,171 notes · E major · 106 BPM· 4:05Recommended
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Guitar 2
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Drums

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California by Joni Mitchell is in E major (estimated), around 106 BPM, 2/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:05 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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11.29 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.21 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.67 notes/sec

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E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.

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