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Finest Worksong

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R.E.M.

Document (1987)alternative rockHigh3:35SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B majorestTempo: 94 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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91%7 tracks · 6,934 notes · B major · 94 BPM· 3:35Recommended
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Lead Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Backing Vocals
Synth
Drums 1
Drums 2
91%7 tracks · 6,355 notes · B major · 94 BPM· 3:27
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Michael Stipe - Vocals
Peter Buck - Electric Guitar
Mike Mills - Bass Guitar
Mike Mills - Backing Vocals and Piano
Mike Mills - Keyboards
Castanets
Drumkit
91%9 tracks · 6,982 notes · B major · 94 BPM· 3:27
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Lead 2 (sawtooth) 1
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2
Lead 1 (square)
Standard Drum Kit 1
Standard drum kit 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:35

About this song

Finest Worksong by R.E.M. is in B major (estimated), around 94 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:35 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 1 (square), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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DrumsAdvanced
9.54 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
13.1 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.7 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.57 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.26 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.93 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5F♯3F♯4

F♯3 – F♯4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)

About the key of B major

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