Hail to the King
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 5:02
About this song
Hail to the King by Avenged Sevenfold is in D# minor (estimated), around 118 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 5:02 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 25 versions available to play and practice.
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C♯3 – A♯4 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
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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