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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 6:03
About this song
A Hard Road by Black Sabbath is in B major (estimated), around 122 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 6:03 (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. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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A3 – B4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)
About the key of B major
B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.
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