The Ragpicker’s Dream cover

Why Aye Man

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Mark Knopfler

The Ragpicker’s Dream (2002)rockHigh5:29SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 116 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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94%6 tracks · 6,601 notes · D minor · 116 BPM· 5:29Recommended
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couplet2
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finA
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass
Synth
94%6 tracks · 7,266 notes · D minor · 116 BPM· 5:52
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass
Lead 5 (charang)

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 5:29

About this song

Why Aye Man by Mark Knopfler is in D minor (estimated), around 116 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 5:29 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), and Lead 5 (charang)). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.04 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.56 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.8 notes/sec

About the key of D minor

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