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Leaving New York

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R.E.M.

Around the Sun (2004)alternative rockHigh4:35SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 96 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%7 tracks · 5,697 notes · E minor · 96 BPM· 4:35Recommended
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Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Electric Bass (finger) 1
Electric bass (finger) 2
Acoustic grand piano
Standard drum kit
92%5 tracks · 5,877 notes · E minor · 96 BPM· 4:35
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Intro
First strophe
Refrain
Second strophe
Refrain
Bridge
Pre-Refrain
Refrain
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Piano
Drums
92%6 tracks · 5,697 notes · E minor · 96 BPM· 4:33
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Lead Guitar
Rhythm Guitar
Bass Guitar
Piano
Tambourine
Drumkit
89%5 tracks · 1,744 notes · G major · 90 BPM· 2:51partial
Practice Play
Acoustic Guitar (steel) 1
Acoustic guitar (steel) 2
Overdriven guitar
Acoustic grand piano
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:35

About this song

Leaving New York by R.E.M. is in E minor (estimated), around 96 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:35 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
10.36 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.78 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
0.35 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.25 notes/sec

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