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Isolation

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Closer (1980)post-punkHigh2:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTempo: 160 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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94%5 tracks · 2,655 notes · G major · 160 BPM· 2:38Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
Synth 1
Synth 2
Synth 3
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:38

About this song

Isolation by Joy Division is in G major (estimated), around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:38 (Electric bass (pick), Lead 2 (sawtooth), Pad 3 (polysynth), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.98 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.2 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
2.37 notes/sec

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0:001:002:38
Intro0:00Verse 10:32Chorus0:57Verse 21:12Chorus1:24Verse 31:38Chorus2:17Outro2:32

About the key of G major

G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.

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