Try, Try, Try
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 5:14
About this song
Try, Try, Try by The Smashing Pumpkins is in D major (estimated), around 105 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 5:14 (Electric piano 2, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Voice oohs, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – E4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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