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Rivers of Avalon

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

By the Way (2002)alternative rockHigh3:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 130 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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88%7 tracks · 5,649 notes · A minor · 130 BPM· 3:38Recommended
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Anthony
John and Flea Vocals
John Vibrato
John Disorted
Synth
Flea
Drumkit
84%6 tracks · 3,838 notes · A minor · 130 BPM· 3:42
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Intro
Verse 1
Pre-chorus 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Pre-chorus 2
Chorus 2
Solo
Pre-chorus 3
Chorus 3
Backing Vocals
Guitar
Choir
Bass
Keys
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:38

About this song

Rivers of Avalon by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in A minor (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:38 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), French horn, Soprano sax, Clarinet, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
8.47 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.52 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.18 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.79 notes/sec

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About the key of A minor

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