Piledriver cover

Big Fat Mama

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Status Quo

Piledriver (1972)rockHigh4:27SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 170 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%6 tracks · 5,848 notes · A minor · 170 BPM· 4:27Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Guitar 3
Lead Vocals
96%6 tracks · 7,353 notes · A minor · 170 BPM· 5:26extended
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Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt
Alan Lancaster
Muted Guitar
Vocals
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:27

About this song

Big Fat Mama by Status Quo is in A minor (estimated), around 170 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:27 (Electric guitar (muted), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.48 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.56 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.79 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.67 notes/sec

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C4C5C6C4A4

C4 – A4 · 9 semitones (~0.8 octaves)

About the key of A minor

A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.

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