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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:41
About this song
Play for Today by The Cure is in B minor (estimated), around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:41 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 3 (calliope), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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B4 – F♯5 · 7 semitones (~0.6 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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