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Concrete and Steel

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ZZ Top

Recycler (1990)blues rockHigh3:41SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezer
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 127 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%6 tracks · 4,798 notes · E minor · 127 BPM· 3:41Recommended
Intro
Verse I
Chorus
Verse II
Chorus
Solo I
Interlude
Verse III
Chorus
Solo II
Guitar 1
Bass 1
Drums
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
Bass 2
93%6 tracks · 4,623 notes · E minor · 127 BPM· 3:41
Rhythm
Bass
Lead
Voice
Bass-synth
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 3:41

About this song

Concrete and Steel by ZZ Top is in E minor (estimated), around 127 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:41 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth bass 2, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.2 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.33 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.11 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.85 notes/sec

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C3C4C5E3G4

E3 – G4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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