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X.Y.U.

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Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995)alternative rockHigh5:15SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: D# minorestTempo: 114 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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94%4 tracks · 5,110 notes · D# minor · 114 BPM· 5:15Recommended
Practice Play
Intro
Verse
Chorus
Transition
Verse 3
Bridge
Chorus 3
Transition 3
Interlude
Crescendo
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
88%6 tracks · 4,098 notes · D# minor · 114 BPM· 5:37
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Overdriven guitar 3
Overdriven guitar 4
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
80%3 tracks · 4,098 notes · D# minor · 114 BPM· 5:37
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 5:15

About this song

X.Y.U. by The Smashing Pumpkins is in D# minor (estimated), around 114 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 5:15 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.95 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.75 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.81 notes/sec

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Chorus
Interlude
Outro

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0:001:002:003:004:005:15
Intro0:00Verse0:34Chorus0:51Verse 31:33Bridge1:49Chorus 32:06Interlude2:27Outro4:31

About the key of D# minor

D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.

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