Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd runs at 63 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of G major. Released in 1973.
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This song sits at 63 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Free Bird in?
Free Bird is in G major, verified by ear against the actual recording — not auto-detected.
What tempo is Free Bird?
Free Bird runs at 63 BPM.
What tuning is Free Bird in?
This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.