Ixnay on the Hombre cover

The Meaning of Life

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The Offspring

Ixnay on the Hombre (1997)punk rockTop 5%2:55SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: F majorestTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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97%6 tracks · 4,806 notes · F# major · 168 BPM· 2:55Recommended
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Lead Vox
Back Vox
Guitar
Bass
Hand Clap
Drumkit
94%4 tracks · 4,382 notes · F major · 155 BPM· 2:58
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Intro
Main Riff
Verse 1
Verse 1.2
Chorus
Main Riff
Verse 2
Verse 2.2
Chorus
Bridge
Lead Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Drums
94%4 tracks · 5,899 notes · F major · 150 BPM· 3:12
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Gitarr 1
Gitarr 2
Bas
Drumkit
83%3 tracks · 4,092 notes · F major · 170 BPM· 2:53
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Noodles
Greg K
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:55

About this song

The Meaning of Life by The Offspring is in F major (estimated), 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:55 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Synth choir, Trumpet, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.29 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
10.76 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
10.35 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.52 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.63 notes/sec

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C5C6C7C♯5B5

C♯5 – B5 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)

About the key of F major

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