Helpless Child
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 11:37
About this song
Helpless Child by Swans is in F# minor (estimated), around 68 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 11:37 (Acoustic grand piano, Vibraphone, Percussive organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, and Drums), with an intro, 6 verses, and an interlude. 1 version available to play and practice.
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D3 – E4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)
About the key of F# minor
F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.
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