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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:12
About this song
Stay Away by Nirvana is in D major, around 168 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:12 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 9 versions available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – A4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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