Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 110 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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75%1 tracks · 605 notes · E minor · 110 BPM· 2:18Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Verse 2
Chorus 1
Verse 3
Interlude
Verse 4
Chorus 2
Interlude 2
Verse 5
Outro
Bass
75%1 tracks · 1,059 notes · E minor · 110 BPM· 3:58extended
Flea
75%1 tracks · 790 notes · E minor · 115 BPM· 2:37
Slap bass 1

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —1 track · 2:18

About this song

What It Is by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in E minor (estimated), around 110 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 2:18 (Slap bass 1), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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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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