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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 5:12
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Modern Day Cowboy by Tesla is in A minor (estimated), around 114 BPM, 2/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 5:12 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, 3 choruses, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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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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