Ignition cover

Kick Him When He's Down

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The Offspring

Ignition (1992)punk rockHigh2:59SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 190 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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90%6 tracks · 5,634 notes · F# minor · 190 BPM· 2:59Recommended
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Drum Intro
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Intro
Verse 2
Chorus
Bridge
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
87%4 tracks · 5,223 notes · E major · 190 BPM· 3:14
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Greg K
Brigde 2nd Gtr
Drumkit
87%4 tracks · 5,223 notes · E major · 190 BPM· 3:14
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Noodles
Greg K
Brigde 2nd Gtr
Drumkit
87%6 tracks · 5,223 notes · E major · 190 BPM· 3:14Kick Him When Hes Down
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Standard drum kit
Distortion guitar 3

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:59

About this song

Kick Him When He's Down by The Offspring is in E major (estimated), around 190 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:59 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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BassAdvanced
4.62 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
10.08 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
13.27 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
2.38 notes/sec

Chord progressionsestimated

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge

Song structure

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0:001:002:002:59
Intro0:00Intro0:14Verse 10:19Chorus0:39Intro0:59Verse 21:04Chorus1:25Bridge1:45Verse 32:00Chorus2:20Chorus2:40Outro2:53

Vocal range

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C3C4C5G♯3A4

G♯3 – A4 · 13 semitones (~1.1 octaves)

About the key of E major

E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.

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