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Driver 8

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R.E.M.

Reckoning (1984)alternative rockTop 5%3:15SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTempo: 160 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%5 tracks · 3,998 notes · G major · 160 BPM· 3:15Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Post Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Post Chorus
Bridge
Intro
Verse 3
Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Bass
Guitar
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:15

About this song

Driver 8 by R.E.M. is in G major (estimated), around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:15 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
9.33 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.29 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.28 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.56 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5D3D4

D3 – D4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)

About the key of G major

G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.

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