Contraband cover

Sucker Train Blues

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Velvet Revolver

Contraband (2004)hard rockHigh4:18SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 167 BPMest

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94%5 tracks · 8,618 notes · E minor · 167 BPM· 4:18Recommended
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Intro
Pre-verse
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Guitar Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
94%5 tracks · 6,886 notes · E minor · 167 BPM· 4:18
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Slash
Dave Krusen
Licks and Slash's Solo
Duff McKagan
Drumkit
92%13 tracks · 10,828 notes · E minor · 172 BPM· 4:25
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Lead 2 (sawtooth) 1
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 2
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 3
Lead 2 (sawtooth) 4
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric Bass (finger) 1
Electric bass (finger) 2
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:18

About this song

Sucker Train Blues by Velvet Revolver is in E minor (estimated), around 167 BPM. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:18 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.92 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
15.55 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.32 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:004:18
Intro0:00Pre-verse0:24Verse0:36Pre-chorus0:58Chorus1:09Verse1:31Pre-chorus1:53Chorus2:04Bridge2:27Solo2:49Breakdown3:12Chorus3:22

About the key of E minor

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