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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 10:34
About this song
Sinnerman by Nina Simone is in B minor (estimated), around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 10:34 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – D5 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)
About the key of B minor
B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.
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