Drunken Sailor

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[traditional]

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Key: B minorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%6 tracks · 2,036 notes · B minor · 120 BPM· 2:08Recommended
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Accordion 1
Accordion 2
Woodblock
Bass
Guitar
Flute
88%4 tracks · 1,543 notes · B minor · 120 BPM· 2:08
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Lead Vocals
88%4 tracks · 1,539 notes · B minor · 120 BPM· 2:08
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:08

About this song

Drunken Sailor by [traditional] is in B minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:08 (Tango accordion, Acoustic guitar (steel), Acoustic bass, Flute, and Woodblock). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.72 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.52 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
3.34 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.89 notes/sec

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About the key of B minor

B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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