Violator cover

Policy of Truth

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Depeche Mode

Violator (1990)electronicTop 5%4:23SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C minorestTempo: 115 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 4,159 notes · C minor · 113 BPM· 4:23Recommended
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Intro
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Interlude
Verse
Pre-chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Synth 1
Synth 2
Drums 1
Drums 2
100%8 tracks · 3,262 notes · C minor · 104 BPM· 4:27
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Ch 3
Ch 6
Ch 2
Ch 4
Ch 5
Tambourine
Drumkit 1
Drumkit 2
100%13 tracks · 4,361 notes · C minor · 115 BPM· 3:54
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bass 1
bass 2
string
voz
bass 3
eco
string 2
tolon
halo
drums
tilin tecno
piano
disparo
100%8 tracks · 3,267 notes · C minor · 121 BPM· 3:49
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Ch 8
Electronic drum kit
Sitar
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Baritone sax
Electric guitar (clean)
Electric bass (pick) 2
Room drum kit
92%4 tracks · 2,835 notes · C minor · 118 BPM· 3:30partial
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guitar clean
bass
guitar overdrive
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:23

About this song

Policy of Truth by Depeche Mode is in C minor (estimated), around 115 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:23 (Electric guitar (clean), Synth bass 1, Lead 2 (sawtooth), Pad 2 (warm), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an interlude. 5 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.58 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.61 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.49 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
2.04 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge

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0:001:002:003:004:23
Intro0:00Verse0:34Pre-chorus0:51Chorus1:04Verse1:21Pre-chorus1:38Chorus1:50Bridge1:59Interlude2:24Verse2:41Pre-chorus3:01Bridge3:15Chorus3:32

About the key of C minor

C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.

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