Rocket to Russia cover

Surfin' Bird

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Rocket to Russia (1977)punk rockTop 5%1:12SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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89%3 tracks · 2,425 notes · A major · 193 BPM· 1:12Surfin BirdRecommended
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74%1 tracks · 3,268 notes · A major · 184 BPM· 2:16extended
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About this song

Surfin' Bird by Ramones is in A major (estimated), 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 1:12 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.1 notes/sec
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8.67 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
19.85 notes/sec

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