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Strange Times

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The Black Keys

Attack & Release (2008)blues rockTop 5%3:07SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A# minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 160 BPMestTime signature: 2/4

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87%2 tracks · 1,967 notes · A# minor · 160 BPM· 3:07Recommended
Practice Play
Drum Intro
Riff
Verse 1
Chorus
Riff
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Riff
Verse 3
Chorus 3/Outro
Guitar
Drums
87%3 tracks · 1,954 notes · A# minor · 160 BPM· 3:07
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Distortion guitar
Hand Clap
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 3:07

About this song

Strange Times by The Black Keys is in A# minor (estimated), around 160 BPM, 2/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:07 (Distortion guitar and Drums), with an intro and alternating verses and choruses. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
5.79 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.72 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:07
Intro0:01Verse 10:19Chorus0:43Verse 21:07Chorus 21:31Verse 31:55Chorus 32:19

About the key of A# minor

A# minor is the 19th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯m, D♯m, and Fm.

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