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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:45
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House of the Rising Sun by The Ventures is in A minor (estimated), around 86 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:45 (Drawbar organ, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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