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Medusa

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Spreading the Disease (1985)thrash metalTop 5%4:45SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F# minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 150 BPMestTime signature: 1/4

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96%9 tracks · 7,502 notes · F# minor · 150 BPM· 4:45Recommended
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Standard drum kit
Distortion guitar 5
Distortion guitar 6
91%5 tracks · 7,475 notes · F# minor · 150 BPM· 4:45
Intro
Verse 1
Bridge
Verse 2
Bridge
Chorus
Verse 3
Bridge
Chorus
Solo
Verse 4
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Guitar 3
91%5 tracks · 7,493 notes · F# minor · 150 BPM· 4:45
Scott Ian
Dan Spitz
Frank Bello
Overdubs
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:45

About this song

Medusa by Anthrax is in F# minor (estimated), around 150 BPM, 1/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:45 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
8.27 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.83 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.25 notes/sec

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About the key of F# minor

F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.

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