Gish cover

Starla

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The Smashing Pumpkins

Gish (1991)alternative rockHigh11:05SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTempo: 80 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%10 tracks · 10,758 notes · A major · 80 BPM· 11:05Recommended
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Break
Verse 2
Solo Lead-in
Solo 1
Verse 3
Chorus 2
Interlude
Solo 2
Outro
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Synth 1
Synth 2
Synth 3
Drums
Synth 4
Bass
82%9 tracks · 8,105 notes · A major · 80 BPM· 10:42
Guitar 1
Effects
Effects 2
Effects 3
Guitar 2
Effects 4
Bongos
Congas
Drumkit
82%9 tracks · 8,104 notes · A major · 80 BPM· 10:43
Electric guitar (jazz)
Pad 3 (polysynth) 1
Pad 3 (polysynth) 2
Pad 3 (polysynth) 3
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Standard drum kit
Pad 3 (polysynth) 4
Pad 3 (polysynth) 5

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 11:05

About this song

Starla by The Smashing Pumpkins is in A major (estimated), around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 11:05 (Electric guitar (jazz), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), Pad 3 (polysynth), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.03 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.24 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.02 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.14 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.26 notes/sec

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C3C4C5E3G4

E3 – G4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 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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