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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:23
About this song
The Nile Song by Pink Floyd is in C# minor (estimated), around 90 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:23 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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C4 – C6 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)
About the key of C# minor
C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.
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The Nile Song appears on the soundtrack of Zabriskie Point.