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Paper Plane

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Status Quo

Piledriver (1972)rockHigh2:50SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A# majorestTempo: 165 BPMestTime signature: 2/4

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90%5 tracks · 5,500 notes · A# major · 165 BPM· 2:50Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Verse 2
Guitar Solo
Verse 3
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:50

About this song

Paper Plane by Status Quo is in A# major (estimated), around 165 BPM, 2/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:50 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.9 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
11.43 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.12 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.21 notes/sec

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Verse
Solo

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5G♯3F4

G♯3 – F4 · 9 semitones (~0.8 octaves)

About the key of A# major

A# major is the 21st most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯, D♯, and F.

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