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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —14 tracks · 3:26
About this song
Maxwell's Silver Hammer by The Beatles is in D major, around 136 BPM. This 14-track arrangement runs 3:26 (Acoustic grand piano, Drawbar organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 8 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – F♯4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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