Monster cover

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?

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Monster (1994)alternative rockTop 5%3:50SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorTuning: StandardTempo: 96 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 5,453 notes · D major · 96 BPM· 3:50Recommended
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Intro
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Guitar Solo
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums 1
Drums 2
100%8 tracks · 5,417 notes · D major · 94 BPM· 3:55
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Peter Buck (Rhythm Guitar)
Peter Buck (Solo Guitar)
Peter Buck (Guitar)
Mike Mills (Bass)
Mike Mills (Backing Vocals)
Michael Stipe (Vocals)
Shaker
Drumkit
100%8 tracks · 5,423 notes · D major · 94 BPM· 3:55Whats The Frequency Kenneth
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Distortion guitar
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Electric bass (finger)
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 1
Standard Drum Kit 1
Standard drum kit 2
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2
92%5 tracks · 3,797 notes · D major · 96 BPM· 3:30
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Guitar
Vocals
Lead
Bass
Drumkit
83%4 tracks · 2,335 notes · D major · 96 BPM· 3:53Whats The Frequency Kenneth
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Overdriven guitar 3
Overdriven guitar 4

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:50

About this song

What's the Frequency, Kenneth? by R.E.M. is in D major, around 96 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:50 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 5 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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DrumsAdvanced
7.32 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
7.19 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.58 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.43 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.09 notes/sec

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:003:50
Intro0:00Verse0:10Pre-chorus0:30Chorus0:40Verse1:03Pre-chorus1:23Chorus1:33Solo1:55Verse2:18Pre-chorus2:38Chorus2:48

Vocal range

The span of the lead vocal line — see at a glance whether it sits in your range.

C3C4C5G3F♯4

G3 – F♯4 · 11 semitones (~0.9 octaves)

About the key of D major

D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.

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What's the Frequency, Kenneth? appears on the soundtrack of Under the Silver Lake.