The Royal Scam cover

Green Earrings

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Steely Dan

The Royal Scam (1976)jazz rockHigh4:09SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 113 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%4 tracks · 5,920 notes · A minor · 110 BPM· 4:09Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
75%3 tracks · 890 notes · A minor · 113 BPM· 4:06
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:09

About this song

Green Earrings by Steely Dan is in A minor (estimated), around 113 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:09 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
10.4 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.96 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.99 notes/sec

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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