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Expect the Unexpected

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Control Denied

The Fragile Art of Existence (1999)progressive metalHigh6:50SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTuning: D TuningTempo: 180 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%7 tracks · 13,270 notes · D minor · 175 BPM· 6:50Recommended
A Intro
B Verse 1
C Pre-Chorus
D Chorus
E Interlude
F Solo 1
G Verse 2
H Solo 2
B Verse 3
C Pre-Chorus
D Chorus
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Lead Vocals
75%2 tracks · 4,127 notes · D minor · 180 BPM· 5:53
Chuck
Distortion guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 6:50

About this song

Expect the Unexpected by Control Denied is in D minor (estimated), around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 6:50 (Distortion guitar, Fretless bass, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
6.06 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
11.12 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.66 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
0.7 notes/sec

Chord progressionsestimated

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Interlude
Solo
Outro

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Vocal range

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C2C3C4C5C6B2G5

B2 – G5 · 32 semitones (~2.7 octaves)

About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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