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Red (1974)progressive rockTop 5%6:16SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 90 BPMestTime signature: 5/8

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100%7 tracks · 7,027 notes · E minor · 90 BPM· 6:16Recommended
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Intro
Verse I
Pre- Chorus I
Chorus I
Verse II
Pre- Chorus II
Chorus II
Bridge
Interlude
Verse III
Pre- Chorus III
Chorus III
Verse IV
Pre- Chorus IV
Chorus IV
Bridge II
Ending
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Guitar 4
Strings
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 6:16

About this song

Red by King Crimson is in E minor (estimated), around 90 BPM, 5/8 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 6:16 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Cello, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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GuitarAdvanced
4.81 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.68 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.15 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.15 notes/sec

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:004:005:006:16
Intro0:00Verse0:27Pre-chorus1:05Chorus1:25Verse1:36Pre-chorus1:58Chorus2:19Bridge2:30Interlude2:51Verse3:48Pre-chorus4:10Chorus4:30Verse4:41Pre-chorus5:03Chorus5:23Bridge5:34Outro5:49

About the key of E minor

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