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91%11 tracks · 4,034 notes · A major · 142 BPM· 2:39Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Main Theme
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Keys
Drums
Percussion 1
Bass
Percussion 2
Strings
Guitar
Mallets
Winds 1
Sax
Winds 2
91%10 tracks · 6,368 notes · A major · 144 BPM· 2:40
Standard drum kit
Acoustic grand piano
Electric bass (finger)
Synth brass 1
Overdriven guitar
String Ensemble 2
Distortion guitar
Electric Piano 2
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Choir aahs
91%11 tracks · 5,928 notes · E minor · 104 BPM· 6:05extended
Electric bass (finger)
Overdriven guitar
French horn
Pad 3 (polysynth)
String Ensemble 2
Power drum kit
Pad 1 (new age)
Electric guitar (muted)
Synth choir
Electric guitar (clean)
Guitar harmonics
87%11 tracks · 6,162 notes · E minor · 104 BPM· 6:16extended
Electric bass (finger)
Overdriven guitar
French horn
Pad 3 (polysynth)
String Ensemble 2
Power drum kit
Pad 1 (new age)
Electric guitar (muted)
Synth choir
Electric guitar (clean)
Guitar harmonics

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 2:39

About this song

Son Of Man by Phil Collins. This 11-track arrangement runs 2:39 (Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, Alto sax, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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BassIntermediate
3.48 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.9 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
5.27 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
3.6 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.83 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
3.28 notes/sec

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