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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:49
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Dirty Boots by Sonic Youth is in E minor (estimated), around 142 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:49 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – G4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 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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