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Race for the Prize

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The Flaming Lips

Zaireeka (1997)alternative rockHigh4:21SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 130 BPMestTime signature: 2/4

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90%4 tracks · 5,206 notes · C major · 130 BPM· 4:21Recommended
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Guitar
Strings
Lead Vocals
Drums
90%4 tracks · 4,882 notes · C major · 130 BPM· 4:05
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Guitar - Wayne
Synth - Steven
Vox - Wayne
Drumkit
90%4 tracks · 4,882 notes · C major · 130 BPM· 4:05
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Acoustic guitar (steel)
Synth strings 1
Alto sax
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:21

About this song

Race for the Prize by The Flaming Lips is in C major (estimated), around 130 BPM, 2/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:21 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Synth strings 1, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
12.91 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.69 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.8 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.55 notes/sec

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C3C4C5G3E4

G3 – E4 · 9 semitones (~0.8 octaves)

About the key of C major

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