Key: F# minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 142 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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84%5 tracks · 5,506 notes · F# minor · 142 BPM· 2:29Recommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Voice
Bass
Drumkit
82%5 tracks · 4,668 notes · F# minor · 142 BPM· 2:02partial
Pre-verse 1
Verse 1
Instrumental x2
Pre-verse 2
Verse 2
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
69%3 tracks · 2,128 notes · F# minor · 141 BPM· 1:25partial
Verse
Solo 1
Bridge
Solo 2
Bridge
Verse
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:29

About this song

White Cross by Sonic Youth is in F# minor (estimated), around 142 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:29 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Clarinet, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.88 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
9 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
11.01 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.37 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5F♯3E4

F♯3 – E4 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)

About the key of F# minor

F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.

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