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Siouxsie and the Banshees

The Scream (1978)new waveHigh6:44SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 134 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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86%5 tracks · 6,975 notes · D minor · 134 BPM· 6:44Recommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
86%5 tracks · 4,895 notes · D minor · 134 BPM· 6:42
Gtr. (slight dist. w/ flanger)
Bass (w/ pick)
Saxophone
Tambourine
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 6:44

About this song

Switch by Siouxsie and the Banshees is in D minor (estimated), around 134 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 6:44 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.46 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.41 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.87 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.63 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C4C5C6C4A♯4

C4 – A♯4 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)

About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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