Key: D# minorestTempo: 138 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%5 tracks · 9,895 notes · D# minor · 138 BPM· 5:14Extended VersionRecommended
Intro
Main Riff
Verse 1
Verse 2
Chorus 1
Bridge 1
Reprise
Verse 3
Verse 4
Chorus 2
Bridge 2
Key Change
Chorus 3
Guitar
Bass
Synth 1
Synth 2
Drums
92%9 tracks · 8,891 notes · D# minor · 138 BPM· 3:37partial
Intro
Riff
Verse I
Verse II
Chorus I
Bridge I
Reprise
Verse III
Verse IV
Chorus II
If it works
Guitar
Bass
Winds
FX
Percussion
Synth 1
Brass
Synth 2
Drums
92%11 tracks · 9,118 notes · D# minor · 138 BPM· 3:36partial
Electronic drum kit
Reverse cymbal
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 1
Seashore
Fiddle
Distortion Guitar 1
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2
Lead 1 (square)
Violin
Distortion guitar 2
Overdriven guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 5:14

About this song

Bad Apple by Touhou is in D# minor (estimated), around 138 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 5:14 (Distortion guitar, Synth bass 1, Lead 2 (sawtooth), Pad 3 (polysynth), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.2 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
4.12 notes/sec
OtherAdvanced
7.36 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.89 notes/sec

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Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Outro

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About the key of D# minor

D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.

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