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Backwater

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Quo (1974)rockHigh4:12SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: variesTuning: StandardTempo: 140 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%5 tracks · 3,824 notes · B minor · 140 BPM· 4:12Recommended
Practice Play
Guitar 1
Lead Vocals
Guitar 2
Strings
Bass
95%5 tracks · 3,662 notes · B major · 140 BPM· 4:12
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Rossi
Voice
Parfitt
Keyboard
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:12

About this song

Backwater by Status Quo, around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:12 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, and Lead 6 (voice)). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.06 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.8 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.15 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.1 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5D3F♯4

D3 – F♯4 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

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