Desecration Smile
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:17
About this song
Desecration Smile by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in E minor (estimated), around 91 BPM, 1/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:17 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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E3 – G5 · 27 semitones (~2.3 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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