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Thunderstruck by AC/DC - 134 BPM & Key 12B

Thunderstruck Key of E major · 134 BPM · 4/4

AC/DC • 28,159,766 Followers
15,243 Streams Album: The Razors Edge Released: 24 Sept 1990 Genre: australian rock

"Thunderstruck" by AC/DC has a tempo of 134 BPM. It is categorized under australian rock.

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BPM

134

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Key (Camelot)

12B

E Major

Time Signature

4/4

Common Time

  • Duration 4:52
  • Energy 89%
  • Danceability 50%
  • Valence 26%
  • Loudness -5.2 dB
  • Rel. Date 24 Sept 1990
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Practice Thunderstruck

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Metronome

4 beats per bar
134 BPM

Song tempo: 134 BPM

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Key & scale

E major

Relative key: C♯ minor

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Notes in the scale

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

Chords in E major

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

  1. I E
  2. ii F♯m
  3. iii G♯m
  4. IV A
  5. V B
  6. vi C♯m
  7. vii° D♯°

Backing track

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

  • I–V–vi–IV E – B – C♯m – A
  • vi–IV–I–V C♯m – A – E – B
  • I–vi–IV–V E – C♯m – A – B
  • ii–V–I F♯m – B – E

Guitar capo

  • No capo: play E shapes
  • Capo 2: play D shapes
  • Capo 4: play C shapes

Audio Features

Thunderstruck

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 12B
  • Camelot: 12B
  • Key: E Major
  • Relative Key: C♯/D♭ Minor

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Tempo & Energy

At 134 BPM, "Thunderstruck" is a fast-paced track, ideal for high energy environments.

Musical Key

The musical key of "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC is E Major.

FAQ

What is the BPM of Thunderstruck?
Thunderstruck by AC/DC has a tempo of 134 BPM in 4/4 time. To practice, start around 101 BPM and speed up once it feels comfortable.
What key is Thunderstruck in?
Thunderstruck is in E major (Camelot 12B). Its relative key is C♯ minor.
What chords are in the key of Thunderstruck?
The chords in E major are E, F♯m, G♯m, A, B, C♯m, D♯°. A common progression in this key is E – B – C♯m – A.
Where do I put the capo for Thunderstruck?
No capo: play E shapes; Capo 2: play D shapes; Capo 4: play C shapes. Use Transpose in the practice panel to pick a key that fits your voice.
How long is Thunderstruck?
The duration of the song is 4:52.
What genre is Thunderstruck?
The song Thunderstruck belongs to the australian rock genre.

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