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Smooth Operator - Single Version by Sade - 119 BPM & Key 8A

Smooth Operator - Single Version Key of A minor · 119 BPM · 4/4

Sade • 3,781,956 Followers
Album: The Best of Sade Released: 31 Oct 1994 Genre: british soul

"Smooth Operator - Single Version" by Sade has a tempo of 119 BPM. It is categorized under british soul.

0:00 / 0:30

BPM

119

Beats Per Minute

Key (Camelot)

8A

A Minor

Time Signature

4/4

Common Time

  • Duration N/A
  • Energy 58%
  • Danceability 73%
  • Valence 96%
  • Loudness -6.6 dB
  • Rel. Date 31 Oct 1994
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Practice Smooth Operator - Single Version

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Metronome

4 beats per bar
119 BPM

Song tempo: 119 BPM

Practice speed

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Key & scale

A minor

Relative key: C major

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Notes in the scale

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G

Chords in A minor

These are the chords that belong to the key, not a transcription of the song’s own chords.

  1. i Am
  2. ii° B°
  3. III C
  4. iv Dm
  5. v Em
  6. VI F
  7. VII G

Backing track

Press ▶ to play drums, bass and chords for a progression — in the key and tempo set above.

  • i–VI–III–VII Am – F – C – G
  • i–VII–VI–VII Am – G – F – G
  • i–iv–v–i Am – Dm – Em – Am
  • i–iv–VII–III Am – Dm – G – C

Guitar capo

  • No capo: play Am shapes
  • Capo 5: play Em shapes
  • Capo 7: play Dm shapes

Audio Features

Smooth Operator - Single Version

Key Information

1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 4B 4A 5B 5A 6B 6A 7B 7A 8B 8A 9B 9A 10B 10A 11B 11A 12B 12A 8A
  • Camelot: 8A
  • Key: A Minor
  • Relative Key: C Major

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Track Insights

Tempo & Energy

At 119 BPM, "Smooth Operator - Single Version" sits in a mid-tempo range, making it versatile for many playlists.

Musical Key

The musical key of "Smooth Operator - Single Version" by Sade is A Minor.

FAQ

What is the BPM of Smooth Operator - Single Version?
Smooth Operator - Single Version by Sade has a tempo of 119 BPM in 4/4 time. To practice, start around 89 BPM and speed up once it feels comfortable.
What key is Smooth Operator - Single Version in?
Smooth Operator - Single Version is in A minor (Camelot 8A). Its relative key is C major.
What chords are in the key of Smooth Operator - Single Version?
The chords in A minor are Am, B°, C, Dm, Em, F, G. A common progression in this key is Am – F – C – G.
Where do I put the capo for Smooth Operator - Single Version?
No capo: play Am shapes; Capo 5: play Em shapes; Capo 7: play Dm shapes. Use Transpose in the practice panel to pick a key that fits your voice.
What genre is Smooth Operator - Single Version?
The song Smooth Operator - Single Version belongs to the british soul genre.

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