The Metal Opera cover

Sign of the Cross

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The Metal Opera (2001)power metalHigh6:21SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# minorestTuning: Half-Step DownTempo: 130 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%5 tracks · 6,525 notes · D# minor · 130 BPM· 6:21Recommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Strings
Drums
93%5 tracks · 6,591 notes · D# minor · 130 BPM· 6:21
Henjo
Markus
Tobi
Guitar 2
Drumkit
93%5 tracks · 6,591 notes · D# minor · 130 BPM· 6:21
Henjo
Henjo (harm.)
Markus
Tobias
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 6:21

About this song

Sign of the Cross by Avantasia is in D# minor (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 6:21 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.

BassAdvanced
4.13 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.85 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.12 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
2.18 notes/sec

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About the key of D# minor

D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.

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