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Tear

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

By the Way (2002)alternative rockHigh4:56SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 135 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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99%9 tracks · 4,482 notes · A minor · 135 BPM· 4:56Recommended
Practice Play
Electric Piano 1 1
Electric piano 1 2
Electric Bass (finger) 1
Electric bass (finger) 2
Standard drum kit
Lead 5 (charang) 1
Lead 5 (charang) 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
94%6 tracks · 3,137 notes · A minor · 131 BPM· 4:18
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Solo 1
Chorus 2 REVISION TO BE CONT
Solo 2
Trumpet Solo
Verse 3
Chorus 3
Piano
Bass
Synth
Guitar
Brass
Drums
94%6 tracks · 4,478 notes · A minor · 135 BPM· 4:53
Practice Play
john(piano)
Flea
Anthony
(solos+choeurs)
Triangle
Drumkit
91%6 tracks · 4,471 notes · A minor · 135 BPM· 4:53
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john(piano)
Flea
Anthony
(solos+choeurs)
Triangle
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:56

About this song

Tear by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in A minor (estimated), around 135 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:56 (Electric piano 1, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 5 (charang), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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PianoAdvanced
4.55 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.9 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
0.7 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.58 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.21 notes/sec

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