What key is "1979" in?

"1979" by The Smashing Pumpkins is in the key of G# major.

What is the BPM of "1979"?

"1979" has a tempo of 129 BPM (upbeat).

What chords are in "1979"?

The main chords in "1979" are: Ebmaj7, Ab, Bb, Fm7.

Is "1979" easy to play on guitar?

"1979" is beginner-friendly. It uses 4 chords (Ebmaj7, Ab, Bb, Fm7), all playable in open position.

1979

The Smashing Pumpkins — Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

D#maj7

G#

D#maj7

G#

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Chords used

D#maj7

Fm7

Scale chords · G# major

IG#Major

iiA#Minor

iiiCMinor

IVC#Major

VD#Major

viFMinor

vii°GDim

Key detection

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G# majoralgorithm result

AI analysisEb major≠ differs

1G# major

100%

2D# major

98%

3G# minor

64%

4D# minor

58%

5C# major

56%

6C minor

47%

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