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ZZ Top

Afterburner (1985)blues rockHigh3:30SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezer
Key: C majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 152 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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86%3 tracks · 2,421 notes · C major · 152 BPM· 3:30Recommended
1st verse
Chorus
2nd verse
Chorus
Solo 1
3rd verse
Chorus
Solo 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
82%2 tracks · 1,363 notes · C major · 152 BPM· 3:30
Lead Guitar (Standard Tuning)
Rhythm Guitar (Standard Tuning)
82%3 tracks · 1,403 notes · C major · 152 BPM· 3:30
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 3:30

About this song

Stages by ZZ Top is in C major (estimated), around 152 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 3:30 (Distortion guitar and Electric bass (finger)), with alternating verses and choruses and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.07 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.33 notes/sec

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Verse
Chorus
Solo

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About the key of C major

C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.

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