What's Happening Brother

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Marvin Gaye

What’s Going On (1971)soulHigh2:38Spotify YouTube Apple Music

Key: variesTempo: 96 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%8 tracks · 4,284 notes · F minor · 96 BPM· 2:38Recommended

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Drums 6

83%4 tracks · 5,764 notes · C minor · 96 BPM· 2:43

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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:38

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What's Happening Brother by Marvin Gaye, around 96 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:38 (Electric bass (finger), Bassoon, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced

13.95 notes/sec

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3.41 notes/sec

OtherIntermediate

0.91 notes/sec

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