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Dad's Bad News

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So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes (1997)punk rockHigh1:53SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G# minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 146 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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87%9 tracks · 3,160 notes · G# minor · 146 BPM· 1:53Dads Bad NewsRecommended
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Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Standard drum kit
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 1
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2
83%5 tracks · 3,184 notes · G# minor · 146 BPM· 1:53
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Bass
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drums
Lead Vocals
83%5 tracks · 3,190 notes · G# minor · 146 BPM· 1:53
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Bass
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Vocals
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 1:53

About this song

Dad's Bad News by NOFX is in G# minor (estimated), around 146 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 1:53 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.43 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
8.78 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.47 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.84 notes/sec

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G# minor is the 16th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G♯m, C♯m, and D♯m.

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