Transformer cover

Vicious

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Lou Reed

Transformer (1972)art rockHigh3:04SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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84%4 tracks · 4,751 notes · D major · 120 BPM· 3:04Recommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
62%1 tracks · 980 notes · 120 BPM· 2:58
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:04

About this song

Vicious by Lou Reed is in D major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:04 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
17.42 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.43 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.99 notes/sec

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About the key of D major

D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.

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Vicious appears on the soundtrack of Radiofreccia.