The Thing

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Key: C minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 110 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%6 tracks · 3,028 notes · C minor · 110 BPM· 2:00Recommended
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Piano
Guitar
Bass
Winds
Synth
Drums
96%6 tracks · 2,935 notes · C minor · 110 BPM· 2:00
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Guitar
Bass
Theremin
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:00

About this song

The Thing by Pixies is in C minor (estimated), around 110 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:00 (Bright acoustic piano, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Ocarina, Pad 2 (warm), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.

PianoAdvanced
12.97 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.93 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.78 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
2.81 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.53 notes/sec

About the key of C minor

C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.

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