Speaking in Tongues cover

Burning Down the House

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Talking Heads

Speaking in Tongues (1983)new waveTop 5%4:24SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G minorestTempo: 101 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%11 tracks · 6,593 notes · G minor · 101 BPM· 4:24Recommended
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Flute
Alto Sax 1
Alto sax 2
Tenor sax
Baritone sax
Electric guitar (clean)
Electric bass (finger)
Pad 5 (bowed)
Electric grand piano
Electronic drum kit
Percussie
100%14 tracks · 9,723 notes · G minor · 101 BPM· 4:07
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Lead 5 (charang)
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
Pad 3 (polysynth) 1
Tenor sax
Pad 3 (polysynth) 2
Baritone sax
Overdriven guitar
Distortion guitar
Electric piano 1
Standard Drum Kit 1
Standard drum kit 2
Fretless bass
Synth bass 1
Acoustic bass
85%6 tracks · 11,642 notes · G minor · 105 BPM· 4:07
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Verse 1
Verse 2
Chorus 1
Verse 3
Chorus 2
Solo
Verse 4
Chorus 3
Solo 2
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Synth
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 4:24

About this song

Burning Down the House by Talking Heads is in G minor (estimated), around 101 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 4:24 (Electric grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Alto sax, Tenor sax, Baritone sax, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
4.29 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.95 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.41 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.58 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
2.6 notes/sec

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