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Missed the Boat

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Modest Mouse

We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (2007)indie rockHigh4:26SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 103 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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91%6 tracks · 4,995 notes · D major · 103 BPM· 4:26Recommended
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Verse
Interlude
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Solo 1
Interlude
Verse
Chorus
solo 2/outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums 1
Drums 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:26

About this song

Missed the Boat by Modest Mouse is in D major (estimated), around 103 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:26 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
8.17 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.36 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.36 notes/sec

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Verse
Interlude
Chorus
Solo

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0:001:002:003:004:26
Verse0:40Interlude0:58Verse1:08Chorus1:26Verse1:54Chorus2:13Solo2:41Interlude2:59Verse3:18Chorus3:37Solo4:05

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