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Decades

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Joy Division

Closer (1980)post-punkHigh3:17SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTempo: 107 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%9 tracks · 2,585 notes · D minor · 107 BPM· 3:17Recommended
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Organ 1
Organ 2
Strings
Mallets
Guitar
Synth 1
Synth 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:17

About this song

Decades by Joy Division is in D minor (estimated), around 107 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:17 (Celesta, Harmonica, Tango accordion, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 1, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.94 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.98 notes/sec
KeysIntermediate
0.87 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
0.44 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.52 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.18 notes/sec

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D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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