To Pimp a Butterfly cover

Wesley's Theory

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Kendrick Lamar

To Pimp a Butterfly (2015)hip hopHigh4:41SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B majorestTempo: 86 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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98%10 tracks · 3,526 notes · B major · 86 BPM· 4:41Recommended
Sample
Intro
Hook
Verse
Chorus
Hook
Break
Verse 2
Bridge
Chorus 2/Outro
Bass 1
Bass 2
Synth 1
Synth 2
Lead Vocals
Strings
Brass
Drums 1
Drums 2
Drums 3

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 4:41

About this song

Wesley's Theory by Kendrick Lamar is in B major (estimated), around 86 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 4:41 (Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, Brass section, Lead 6 (voice), Lead 7 (fifths), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
4.49 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
2.71 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.33 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.97 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.53 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C-1C0C1C2F-1D♯1

F-1 – D♯1 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)

About the key of B major

B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.

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