Three Imaginary Boys cover

Killing an Arab

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The Cure

Three Imaginary Boys (1979)new waveTop 5%2:47SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 110 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%6 tracks · 4,240 notes · E minor · 182 BPM· 2:47LiveRecommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Strings
Lead Vocals
Drums
94%5 tracks · 1,658 notes · A major · 110 BPM· 2:14partial
Intro
Solo 1
Vszk1
Refr n
Vszk2
Refr n
Solo2
Vszk3
Refr n
Outro solo
Outro
Guitar 1
Bass
Guitar 2
Drums 1
Drums 2
94%5 tracks · 1,649 notes · E minor · 110 BPM· 2:15partial
Sáv 1
Sáv 2
Sáv 3
Drumkit 1
Drumkit 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:47

About this song

Killing an Arab by The Cure is in E minor (estimated), around 110 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:47 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 1, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.62 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
8.94 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.47 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.21 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.17 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C3C4C5D3E4

D3 – E4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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