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The Way It Is

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The Strokes

Room on Fire (2003)indie rockHigh2:16SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 138 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%5 tracks · 4,881 notes · B major · 138 BPM· 2:16Recommended
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Julian Casablancas
Nick Valensi
Albert Hammond Jr
Nikolaï Fraiture
Fabrizio Moretti
82%4 tracks · 5,369 notes · B major · 137 BPM· 2:19
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:16

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The Way It Is by The Strokes is in B major (estimated), around 138 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:16 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Voice oohs, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.98 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
13.08 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.99 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.11 notes/sec

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