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Sugar Mice

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Marillion

Clutching at Straws (1987)progressive rockHigh5:47SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTempo: 63 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%7 tracks · 3,157 notes · G major · 63 BPM· 5:47Recommended
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Guitar 1
Bass
Piano
Choir
Strings
Drums
Guitar 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 5:47

About this song

Sugar Mice by Marillion is in G major (estimated), around 63 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 5:47 (Bright acoustic piano, Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Fretless bass, Synth strings 1, Choir aahs, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
3.33 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.41 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
0.57 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.83 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.04 notes/sec

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About the key of G major

G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.

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