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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:53
About this song
Plainsong by The Cure is in C major (estimated), around 87 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:53 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), Cello, String ensemble 1, String ensemble 2, Synth choir, and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.
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C4 – A4 · 9 semitones (~0.8 octaves)
About the key of C major
C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.
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Plainsong appears on the soundtrack of Marie Antoinette, Mixtape.