The Pusher

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Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf (1968)hard rockTop 5%0:38Spotify YouTube Apple Music

Key: D majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 100 BPMestTime signature: 1/4

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87%3 tracks · 342 notes · D major · 100 BPM· 0:38Recommended

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83%2 tracks · 1,464 notes · D major · 100 BPM· 3:14extended

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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 0:38

About this song

The Pusher by Steppenwolf is in D major (estimated), around 100 BPM, 1/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 0:38 (Overdriven guitar and Electric bass (finger)). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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8.07 notes/sec

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0.29 notes/sec

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About the key of D major

D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.

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The Pusher appears on the soundtrack of Easy Rider.