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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:51
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Sex by Nickelback is in C minor (estimated), around 135 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:51 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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C3 – A♯4 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of C minor
C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.
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