Speaking in Tongues cover

Girlfriend Is Better

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Talking Heads

Speaking in Tongues (1983)new waveHigh5:43SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTempo: 119 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%7 tracks · 7,324 notes · D minor · 119 BPM· 5:43Recommended
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Outro
Guitar
Bass 1
Bass 2
Synth 1
Synth 2
Synth 3
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 5:43

About this song

Girlfriend Is Better by Talking Heads is in D minor (estimated), around 119 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 5:43 (Electric guitar (clean), Synth bass 1, Synth bass 2, Lead 2 (sawtooth), Lead 8 (bass + lead), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.93 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.59 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.9 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
2.24 notes/sec

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About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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Girlfriend Is Better appears on the soundtrack of Stop Making Sense.