The Boy

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The Smashing Pumpkins

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Key: F# majorestTempo: 66 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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94%9 tracks · 10,341 notes · F# major · 66 BPM· 3:00Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Synth
Bass
Lead Vocals
Drums 1
Drums 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:00

About this song

The Boy by The Smashing Pumpkins is in F# major (estimated), around 66 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:00 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), Pad 5 (bowed), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.99 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
13.37 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.87 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.79 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.4 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C3C4C5C♯3G♯4

C♯3 – G♯4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)

About the key of F# major

F# major is the 23rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯, B, and C♯.

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