Aftermath cover

Under My Thumb

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The Rolling Stones

Aftermath (1966)rockTop 5%3:41SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTempo: 126 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%9 tracks · 8,648 notes · A major · 126 BPM· 3:41Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
Chorus
Solo
Chorus
Verse 4
Chorus
Outro
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass 1
Bass 2
Mallets
Piano 1
Piano 2
Drums
95%5 tracks · 5,763 notes · A major · 120 BPM· 3:34live
Guitar 1
Guitar 2 Acoustic
Bass
Marimba
Drumkit
95%6 tracks · 4,844 notes · A major · 126 BPM· 3:09live
Vocals
Acous. Gtr
Elec. Gtr
Bass
Vibes
Drumkit
95%6 tracks · 5,762 notes · A major · 120 BPM· 3:34live
Electric Guitar (jazz) 1
Electric guitar (jazz) 2
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Electric bass (finger)
Marimba
Standard drum kit
95%5 tracks · 1,931 notes · G major · 130 BPM· 2:17partiallive
Vibes
Bass
Pitz Strings
Pedal Guitar
Drums
89%4 tracks · 5,063 notes · A major · 126 BPM· 3:38live
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:41

About this song

Under My Thumb by The Rolling Stones is in A major (estimated), around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:41 (Acoustic grand piano, Marimba, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Fretless bass, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 6 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.15 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
12.92 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.5 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
5.46 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
3.1 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.19 notes/sec

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Intro · Verse
Chorus
Solo

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5F♯3G4

F♯3 – G4 · 13 semitones (~1.1 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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Under My Thumb appears on the soundtrack of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.