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Because

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Abbey Road (1969)rockTop 5%2:43SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 81 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 1,228 notes · C# minor · 81 BPM· 2:43Recommended
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Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Lead Vocals 3
Guitar
Bass
Brass 1
Brass 2
Keys
100%8 tracks · 1,260 notes · C# minor · 81 BPM· 2:43Guitar capo on 4th
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Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Lead Vocals 3
Guitar
Bass
Brass 1
Brass 2
Keys
100%7 tracks · 2,178 notes · C# minor · 80 BPM· 2:51
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lead
piano
brass
French horn
Fretless bass
drums
muted guitar
100%8 tracks · 1,209 notes · C# minor · 81 BPM· 2:40
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Default MIDI Output Device 1
Default MIDI Output Device 2
Default MIDI Output Device 3
Default MIDI Output Device 4
Default MIDI Output Device 5
Default MIDI Output Device 6
Default MIDI Output Device 7
Default MIDI Output Device 8
100%7 tracks · 1,239 notes · C# minor · 100 BPM· 2:56
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Choir aahs
Synth choir
Acoustic bass
Harpsichord
Electric guitar (clean)
Synth brass 1
Piccolo
95%6 tracks · 1,217 notes · C# minor · 90 BPM· 2:24
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Keyboard Right Hand
Keyboard Left Hand
Guitar
Brass / Synth
Vocals
Bass
95%5 tracks · 612 notes · C# minor · 80 BPM· 1:41partial
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Guitare
Clavinet
String ensemble 1
Reed organ
Electric bass (finger)
95%6 tracks · 893 notes · C# minor · 78 BPM· 2:46
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Guitar
Synth
Keyboard Melody
Keyboard Bass
Synth Brass
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:43

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Piano · measures 1–14

About this song

Because by The Beatles is in C# minor (estimated), around 81 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:43 (Harpsichord, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), Synth brass 1, Synth brass 2, and Lead 6 (voice)). 8 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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GuitarIntermediate
2.22 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.18 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
2.42 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.54 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.9 notes/sec

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Section

Vocal range

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C4C5C6C4B4

C4 – B4 · 11 semitones (~0.9 octaves)

About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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