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Key: D majorTuning: StandardTempo: 150 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%11 tracks · 13,885 notes · D major · 152 BPM· 6:36Recommended
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James
Fretless bass
Electric Guitar (jazz) 1
Electric guitar (jazz) 2
Ocarina
Whistle 1
Whistle 2
Whistle 3
Electric guitar (jazz) 3
Standard drum kit
Acoustic grand piano
96%9 tracks · 6,020 notes · D major · 74 BPM· 3:43partial
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Acoustic Grand Piano 1
Acoustic guitar (nylon)
Acoustic grand piano 2
Standard Drum Kit 1
Standard drum kit 2
Standard drum kit 3
Standard drum kit 4
Standard drum kit 5
Standard drum kit 6
69%1 tracks · 453 notes · D major · 150 BPM· 1:14partial
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Intro
Melody A
Melody B
Melody A bis
Guitar
69%1 tracks · 453 notes · B minor · 150 BPM· 1:13partial
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 6:36

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Piano · measures 3–16

About this song

James by Pat Metheny is in D major, around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 6:36 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (jazz), Fretless bass, Whistle, Ocarina, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
11.64 notes/sec
PianoAdvanced
9.07 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.4 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.54 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.18 notes/sec

About the key of D major

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