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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:05
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Self Control by Laura Branigan is in F# minor (estimated), around 107 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:05 (Glockenspiel, Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Synth bass 2, Synth strings 1, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – B4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of F# minor
F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.
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Self Control appears on the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Volume 4: Flash FM.