The Fame cover

Bad Romance

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Lady Gaga

The Fame (2008)popTop 5%4:50SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: A minorTuning: StandardTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 4,875 notes · C major · 120 BPM· 4:50Recommended
Intro
Bridge
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Interlude
Chorus
Outro
Lead Vocals
Bass
Synth 1
Synth 2
Synth 3
Synth 4
Synth 5
Drums
100%7 tracks · 5,544 notes · C major · 119 BPM· 4:52
Vocal
Back vocal
Lead I
Lead II
Pad
Bass
Drums
100%13 tracks · 8,217 notes · A minor · 119 BPM· 4:55
Synth brass 1
Synth Bass 2
Synth strings 1
Flute
Pad 3 (polysynth)
Choir aahs
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 1
Lead 1 (square)
Electric grand piano
Drums
Lead 3 (calliope)
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2
Woodblock
100%23 tracks · 6,572 notes · C major · 119 BPM· 4:54
Alto Sax 1
Alto sax 2
Synth Bass 2
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 1
Electric bass (pick)
String ensemble 1
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2
Orchestra hit
Drums
Power drum kit
Lead 1 (square)
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 3
Fretless Bass 1
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 4
Synth bass 1
Rock organ
Fretless bass 2
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 5
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 6
Reverse cymbal
Choir aahs
Fretless bass 3
Melodic tom
92%5 tracks · 7,573 notes · A minor · 120 BPM· 5:43extendedcover (Never Your Mind
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
89%5 tracks · 5,531 notes · A minor · 130 BPM· 3:28partialmetal cover
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Guitar 3
89%4 tracks · 6,179 notes · A minor · 120 BPM· 4:15Rock Version
Riff
Verse 1
Chorus
Riff
Verse 2
Chorus
Riff
Outro
Chorus
End
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
89%4 tracks · 7,055 notes · A minor · 120 BPM· 4:51
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drumkit
89%5 tracks · 5,903 notes · A minor · 130 BPM· 3:28partialmetal cover
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Electric bass (finger)
Drumkit
68%1 tracks · 261 notes · A minor · 130 BPM· 1:06partialCover
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:50

About this song

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga is in A minor, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:50 (Synth bass 1, Lead 2 (sawtooth), Lead 6 (voice), Lead 7 (fifths), Lead 8 (bass + lead), Pad 3 (polysynth), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 12 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.48 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.42 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
2.59 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
3.28 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Interlude

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C3C4C5C6C3C5

C3 – C5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

About the key of A minor

A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.

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