Tommy cover

Sparks

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The Who

Tommy (1969)rockHigh5:26SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 100 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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88%4 tracks · 7,066 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 5:26WoodstockRecommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
85%4 tracks · 2,620 notes · E minor · 95 BPM· 4:55
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
67%1 tracks · 830 notes · B minor · 100 BPM· 1:34partialgrat'express
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Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 5:26

About this song

Sparks by The Who is in E minor (estimated), around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 5:26 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.72 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.57 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.51 notes/sec

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Sparks appears on the soundtrack of Almost Famous (Music From the Motion Picture), Tommy, Tommy and Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests, Tommy: Original Broadway Cast Recording.