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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 1:43
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Downer by Nirvana, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 1:43 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 6 versions available to play and practice.
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G♯3 – F♯4 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)
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Downer appears on the soundtrack of Never Mind the Bollocks Here’s Nirvana.