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Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun

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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)progressive rockHigh4:56SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: E minorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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100%9 tracks · 2,711 notes · E minor · 64 BPM· 4:56Recommended
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Electric Guitar (jazz) 1
Electric guitar (jazz) 2
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Lead 3 (calliope) 1
Lead 3 (calliope) 2
Music Box 1
Music box 2
Mason
95%5 tracks · 739 notes · E minor · 64 BPM· 1:15partialSet the Controls
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Guitar
Bass
Synth
Mallets
Drums
95%5 tracks · 2,711 notes · E minor · 64 BPM· 4:56
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Gilmour
Waters
Wright 1
Wright 2
Drumkit
92%4 tracks · 4,947 notes · E major · 110 BPM· 9:34extendedUmma Gumma
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
89%4 tracks · 2,537 notes · E minor · 120 BPM· 5:54extended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drums
Sax
89%4 tracks · 1,696 notes · F# minor · 112 BPM· 2:23partialMetal cover
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:56

About this song

Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun by Pink Floyd is in E minor (estimated), 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:56 (Music box, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (pick), Lead 3 (calliope), and Drums). 6 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
3.37 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.82 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
1.82 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.65 notes/sec

About the key of E minor

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