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Amongst the Waves

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Pearl Jam

Backspacer (2009)grungeModerate3:17SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 127 BPMestTime signature: 1/8

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83%6 tracks · 3,439 notes · E major · 127 BPM· 3:17Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Post-chorus 1
Break
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Post-chorus 2
Solo
Chorus 3
Post-chorus 3
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Organ
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 3:17

About this song

Amongst the Waves by Pearl Jam is in E major (estimated), around 127 BPM, 1/8 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:17 (Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.31 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.54 notes/sec
KeysIntermediate
1.72 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.27 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Solo

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0:001:002:003:17
Intro0:00Verse 10:08Chorus0:25Post-chorus 10:47Verse 20:59Chorus 21:25Post-chorus 21:48Solo2:03Chorus 32:33Post-chorus 32:56

About the key of E major

E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.

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