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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 1:55
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Sugar Man by Rodriguez is in E minor (estimated), around 98 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 1:55 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), Trumpet, Lead 1 (square), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro and alternating verses and choruses. 1 version available to play and practice.
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E3 – E4 · 12 semitones (~1 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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Sugar Man appears on the soundtrack of Searching for Sugar Man.