Only a Lad cover

Only a Lad

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Oingo Boingo

Only a Lad (1981)new waveHigh4:18SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A# minorestTempo: 176 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%8 tracks · 6,529 notes · A# minor · 176 BPM· 4:18Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
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Brass 1
Drums
Brass 2
Sax

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:18

About this song

Only a Lad by Oingo Boingo is in A# minor (estimated), around 176 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:18 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Trumpet, Alto sax, Lead 1 (square), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.36 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.29 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.07 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.25 notes/sec

About the key of A# minor

A# minor is the 19th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯m, D♯m, and Fm.

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