Question 1

What key is "Africa" in?

Accepted Answer

"Africa" by Horace Silver is in the key of C# minor.

Question 2

What is the BPM of "Africa"?

Accepted Answer

"Africa" has a tempo of 94 BPM (slow).

Question 3

What chords are in "Africa"?

Accepted Answer

The main chords in "Africa" are: A, C#m, Abm7, E, F#, D, B, Ebm7.

Question 4

Is "Africa" easy to play on guitar?

Accepted Answer

"Africa" is a challenge for advanced players — it uses 8 chords including barre or complex shapes: A, C#m, Abm7, E, F#, D, B, Ebm7.

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