Court and Spark cover

Free Man in Paris

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Joni Mitchell

Court and Spark (1974)contemporary folkModerate3:04SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 164 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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81%4 tracks · 5,953 notes · A minor · 160 BPM· 3:04Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
69%3 tracks · 3,860 notes · A minor · 164 BPM· 2:41
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:04

About this song

Free Man in Paris by Joni Mitchell is in A minor (estimated), around 164 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:04 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
24.14 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.11 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.07 notes/sec

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