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Kyoto Song

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The Cure

The Head on the Door (1985)new waveHigh4:08SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 115 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%9 tracks · 3,234 notes · B minor · 115 BPM· 4:08Recommended
Bass
Synth
Guitar 1
World
Lead Vocals
Brass
Guitar 2
Drums 1
Drums 2
95%10 tracks · 2,993 notes · B minor · 115 BPM· 4:08
Electr.guitar (jazz)
Fx4 (atmosphere)
Spanish guitar
Koto
Vocals (lead2)
New Track
Electr.guitar (Muted
Hand Clap
Triangle
Drumkit
95%9 tracks · 3,080 notes · B minor · 115 BPM· 4:08
Electr.guitar (jazz)
Fx4 (atmosphere)
Spanish guitar
Koto
Vocals (lead2)
New Track
Electr.guitar (Muted
Drums (stand.set)
Drums (Open triangle

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:08

About this song

Kyoto Song by The Cure is in B minor (estimated), around 115 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:08 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Electric guitar (muted), Electric bass (finger), Synth brass 2, Lead 6 (voice), FX 4 (atmosphere), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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DrumsIntermediate
3.88 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.35 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.07 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
2.52 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.3 notes/sec

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C3C4C5C6D3D5

D3 – D5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

About the key of B minor

B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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