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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —13 tracks · 6:05
About this song
Father to Son by Queen is in E minor (estimated), around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 13-track arrangement runs 6:05 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth choir, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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G3 – A4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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