The Eternal Idol cover

Black Moon

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Black Sabbath

The Eternal Idol (1987)heavy metalHigh3:52SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G# minorestTempo: varies

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87%7 tracks · 3,468 notes · G# minor · 139 BPM· 3:52Recommended
Tony Martin
Back Vocal
Solo
Tony Iommi
Laurence Cottle
Geoff Nichols
Cozy Powell
82%5 tracks · 3,673 notes · G# minor · 132 BPM· 4:08
Intro
Verse I
Chorus I
Verse II
Chorus II
Solo I
Chorus III
Verse III
Chorus IV
Solo II
Chorus V
Solo III
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Organ
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:52

About this song

Black Moon by Black Sabbath is in G# minor (estimated). This 7-track arrangement runs 3:52 (Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.6 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.4 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.8 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.54 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
0.82 notes/sec

Chord progressionsestimated

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About the key of G# minor

G# minor is the 16th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G♯m, C♯m, and D♯m.

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