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So Emotional

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Whitney (1987)contemporary r&bHigh3:54SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicTidal
Key: G majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 122 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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87%9 tracks · 5,971 notes · G major · 122 BPM· 3:54Recommended
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Synth Bass 2
Electric Piano 2
Tenor sax
Electric guitar (muted)
Overdriven guitar
Lead 1 (square)
String ensemble 1
Synth brass 1
Power drum kit
83%9 tracks · 5,975 notes · G major · 122 BPM· 3:56
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So Emotional
Power drum kit
Synth Bass 2
Electric Piano 2
Tenor sax
Electric guitar (muted)
Overdriven guitar
Lead 1 (square)
String ensemble 1
Synth brass 1

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:54

About this song

So Emotional by Whitney Houston is in G major (estimated), around 122 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:54 (Electric piano 2, Electric guitar (muted), Overdriven guitar, Synth bass 2, String ensemble 1, Synth brass 1, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
10.81 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.12 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.68 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
2.13 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
1.4 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.16 notes/sec

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So Emotional appears on the soundtrack of I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Movie: Whitney New, Classic and Reimagined).