Violator cover

Depeche Mode

Violator (1990)electronicHigh4:27SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# minorTuning: StandardTempo: 115 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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88%14 tracks · 4,346 notes · D# minor · 112 BPM· 4:27Recommended
Intro
Verse
Bridge
Verse
Pre - Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Verse
Pre - Chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Outro
Fade Out
FX
Synth 1
Synth 2
Strings
Piano 1
Synth 3
Piano 2
Choir
Guitar
Synth 4
Synth 5
Bass
Drums 1
Drums 2
88%16 tracks · 6,577 notes · D# minor · 116 BPM· 5:27extended
string 1
string2
bass
Synth bass 1
Glockenspiel
Lead 1 (square)
Pad 7 (halo)
Pad 4 (choir)
Timpani
Standard drum kit
Tubular bells
FX 4 (atmosphere)
Electric grand piano
Shamisen
Pad 3 (polysynth)
Synth Strings 2
81%4 tracks · 165 notes · D# minor · 115 BPM· 0:33partial
Synth bass 1
Rock organ
String ensemble 1
Drawbar organ

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —14 tracks · 4:27

About this song

Halo by Depeche Mode is in D# minor, around 115 BPM, 4/4 time. This 14-track arrangement runs 4:27 (Electric grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Synth bass 1, String ensemble 2, Synth choir, Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.59 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.46 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
1.05 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.26 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
0.08 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.32 notes/sec

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Verse
Bridge
Chorus
Outro

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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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