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xx (2009)indie popTop 5%2:39SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: G# minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 124 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 1,879 notes · G# minor · 124 BPM· 2:39Recommended
Practice Play
Guitar
Bass
Synth
Vocals 1
Vocals 2
Hand Clap
Congas
Drumkit
95%6 tracks · 2,074 notes · G# minor · 124 BPM· 2:45
Practice Play
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Bridge
Outro
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Synth
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:39

About this song

Islands by The xx is in G# minor (estimated), around 124 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:39 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Electric bass (finger), Alto sax, Pad 4 (choir), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.19 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.7 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.4 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
3.27 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.98 notes/sec

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C3C4C5G♯3E4

G♯3 – E4 · 8 semitones (~0.7 octaves)

About the key of G# minor

G# minor is the 16th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G♯m, C♯m, and D♯m.

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