Strangeways, Here We Come cover

Death of a Disco Dancer

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The Smiths

Strangeways, Here We Come (1987)jangle popHigh5:22SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTempo: 85 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%5 tracks · 7,297 notes · B minor · 85 BPM· 5:22Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
73%3 tracks · 4,081 notes · B minor · 85 BPM· 5:28
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Drums
Bass
Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 5:22

About this song

Death of a Disco Dancer by The Smiths is in B minor (estimated), around 85 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 5:22 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
12.89 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.11 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.99 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.77 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C2C3C4C5B2F♯4

B2 – F♯4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)

About the key of B minor

B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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