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Starship Trooper

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Close to the Edge (1972)progressive rockTop 5%8:57SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTempo: 90 BPMestTime signature: 1/4

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100%11 tracks · 16,240 notes · G major · 90 BPM· 8:57Recommended
Verse
Interlude
Bass Solo
Verse
Interlude
Verse
Verse 1
Verse 2
Verse 3
Verse 4
Interlude
Verse
Interlude
Guitar Solo
Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Organ
Brass
Bass
Synth
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 8:57

About this song

Starship Trooper by Yes is in G major (estimated), around 90 BPM, 1/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 8:57 (Rock organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, and Drums), with 8 verses and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
12.01 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.15 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.23 notes/sec
KeysIntermediate
1.44 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.07 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.18 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.73 notes/sec

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Verse
Interlude
Solo

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6G♯3C5

G♯3 – C5 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of G major

G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.

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