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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:06
About this song
La bamba by Ritchie Valens is in C major (estimated), around 156 BPM. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:06 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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G3 – F5 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of C major
C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.
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Featured in
La bamba appears on the soundtrack of Buddy: Die Buddy-Holly-Story (original Hamburg cast), Buddy: Highlights from the Buddy Holly Story, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Eis am Stiel, Volume 3: Liebeleien, サンバDEアミーゴ.