The Bitterest Pill

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Key: A majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 114 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%6 tracks · 1,982 notes · A major · 114 BPM· 2:13Recommended
Practice Play
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Lead Vocals
Strings
Drums
73%2 tracks · 1,348 notes · A major · 114 BPM· 3:52extended
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Paul Weller Lead
Paul Weller Rhythm

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:13

About this song

The Bitterest Pill by The Jam is in A major (estimated), around 114 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:13 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Tremolo strings, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.14 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.66 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.81 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.92 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6F♯3C♯5

F♯3 – C♯5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)

About the key of A major

A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.

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