Somebody Got Murdered

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The Clash

Sandinista Now! (1980)punk rockHigh3:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 155 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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92%5 tracks · 6,041 notes · E major · 155 BPM· 3:38Recommended
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Guitar 1
Drums
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
92%5 tracks · 6,041 notes · E major · 155 BPM· 3:38
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Joe Strummer
Mick Jones
Whatever the hell this is
Paul Simonon
Drumkit
92%5 tracks · 6,041 notes · E major · 155 BPM· 3:38
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Distortion guitar
Standard drum kit
Overdriven guitar
Guitar harmonics
Electric bass (pick)

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:38

About this song

Somebody Got Murdered by The Clash is in E major (estimated), around 155 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:38 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Guitar harmonics, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.42 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
11.45 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.09 notes/sec

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