Holy Diver cover

Egypt (The Chains Are On)

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Holy Diver (1983)heavy metalHigh5:60SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 80 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%9 tracks · 4,477 notes · D minor · 80 BPM· 5:60Recommended
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Rhy. Guitar 1
Rhy. Guitar 2
Lead Guitar
Keyboard 1
Keyboard 2
Keyboard 3
Vocal
Bass
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 5:60

About this song

Egypt (The Chains Are On) by Dio is in D minor (estimated), around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 5:60 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 1, Oboe, Banjo, Bagpipe, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.08 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.88 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.5 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
0.7 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
2.69 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.09 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6D3D5

D3 – D5 · 24 semitones (~2 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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