This month we’re looking at the RHCP anthem Otherside, one of the band’s most successful singles. The track was recorded live in the studio with no click track so the original tempo ranges from 123 to 127bpm. However, to keep things even we’ve chosen a steady 124bpm for our audio jam track.
In terms of harmony, is in the key of A minor, with the main guitar riffs being built out of the notes of this scale. Only two actual chords are played – G and A – with the latter marking a brief foray into A major and brightening up the end of the verses.
