12 × 5 cover

Susie Q

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The Rolling Stones

12 × 5 (1964)rockHigh1:48SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 160 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%6 tracks · 2,757 notes · E minor · 160 BPM· 1:48Recommended
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Guitar 1
Drums 1
Drums 2
Bass
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 1:48

About this song

Susie Q by The Rolling Stones is in E minor (estimated), around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 1:48 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.56 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
8.19 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.49 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.9 notes/sec

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C3C4C5E3E4

E3 – E4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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